Antique Victorian Shakudo Brooch Pin in Box Something Old The perfect mount

The perfect mount

one black and white

I was enjoying a mug of hot chocolate as I stood at the balcony watching the skiers and tourists move about

They are in very good condition without any dings

a nod to the Order

Antique Victorian Shakudo Brooch Pin in Box Something Old The perfect mountShakudo is an alloy of copper and gold, developed in Japan. It is crafted from a mix of metals that are often in colors of copper, silver and dark gray. The West wasnt introduced to Shakudo until the mid 1800s, although Japanese Shakudo pieces have been dated to as far back as the 12th century. Shakudo was an art form which was traditionally used for decorating Japanese swords and Samurai armor as well as other small items like boxes or door catches.