Ward Brothers Sterling Silver Stag and Thistle Brooch

Ward Brothers Sterling Silver Stag and Purple Glass Amethyst featuring a handsome stag in a round open work engraved frame. A claw set purple glass amethyst sits between his antlers and the brooch measures 2.6cm diameter and weighs 4.2g. It is stamped on the revers 'WBs' and 'STERLING SILVER', hallmarks not necessary as the weight didn't qualify. There are also a few numbers and letters etched into the back near the clasp '160 Y/S' or 160 Y/5'.

The stag symbolises stamina, virility, grace, instincts, maturity, regeneration, and spiritual enlightenment. The stag, sometimes referred to as hart, is exalted among other deer. He is mature and experienced, having endured life’s challenges, and he has a massive crown of antlers to show for it. Stags are native to every continent, except Australia and Antarctica, so they are subjects in the mythology and folklore of many ancient cultures. In addition, the stag spirit animal appears in the spiritual belief systems of cultures around the world.