Nautical Brooch by Sloan & Co. | Seahorse Brooch antique Krementz and fertility

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This finely wrought ring depicts a rat with ruby eyes sitting atop a branch

The interior of the band has very worn engraving (likely the date of someone's passing) and the underside of the ring has a glass compartment containing a lock of hair

The pendant is accented with purple hued garnets mounted in 14k gold (unmarked

The reverse of the piece has a glass compartment that can be opened to add a photo or other keepsake

Nautical Brooch by Sloan & Co. | Seahorse Brooch antique Krementz and fertilityA perfect jewel for anyone with a passion for sailing or fondness for the ocean, this gold brooch by the renowned Sloan & Co. depicts a sailboat with a life preserver and anchor flanked by two finely rendered seahorses. Seahorses are symbols of patience and contentment. This two toned rose and yellow gold brooch (circa 1920) is marked for 14k gold and also bears the maker's mark for Sloan & Co. It measures 1. 2 inches from the top to bottom by 1. 4