Antique Egyptian Revival 14K & Micromosaic Scarab Brooch padlock with parties and balls connected

with parties and balls connected to the Hunt

Crafted in 15 karat yellow gold

Scrimshaw carving on bone

carved shell cameo

It will surely make a statement and spur conversation due to hailing from the classic Victorian period and likely dating from the 1880s

Antique Egyptian Revival 14K & Micromosaic Scarab Brooch padlock with parties and balls connectedAncient Egyptians noticed that the Dung Beetle rolled its dung into a ball to lay its eggs. The rolling of the ball was like the movement of the sun across the sky. That is how their god Khepri came to be shaped like a beetle and to be reborn every morning to make day happen. The Western world began its love affair with Egypt with Napoleon Is expedition in 1798. Along with his armies, he brought along scientists and artists who delved into the ancient