Victorian Silver Smyth Pigott Heraldic Clan Crest Brooch
Victorian Silver Smyth Pigott Heraldic Clan Crest Brooch
Regular price$ 425.00
$ 425.00
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Some pieces carry not only beauty, but warning. This striking silver heraldic brooch bears the Smyth-Pigott family crest along with the Latin motto “Qui Capit Capitur,” meaning “He Who Takes Is Taken.” A phrase that feels almost Shakespearean in its quiet menace and inevitability. At the center rises a fierce griffin's head, sharply modeled with flowing detail and a watchful eye, framed within a great circular belt buckle motif long associated with loyalty, lineage, and Highland tradition. It has the air of an heirloom that might once have fastened a heavy tartan cloak in a windswept stone hall, equal parts ornament and declaration.
Handcrafted in about 1870, this Victorian silver clan brooch measures 55.3 millimeters north to south, 45.1 millimeters across, and 10 millimeters off the garment, weighing 18.2 grams. The front is engraved with the Smyth-Pigott family crest and motto "QUI CAPIT CAPITUR." Though unmarked, the brooch tests as silver. The substantial construction, heraldic symbolism, and finely detailed griffin crest give the piece a wonderfully sculptural presence when worn.
There is something endlessly compelling about heraldic jewelry, especially pieces tied to old family crests, clan traditions, and mottos whose meanings have survived centuries. Whether worn for ancestry, romance, Scottish heritage, or simply the sheer drama of the design, this brooch feels unmistakably connected to a larger story, one that still has a little fire left in it.
I offer free layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. We ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only. I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations.
Item id: BHA26396VA
Handcrafted in about 1870, this Victorian silver clan brooch measures 55.3 millimeters north to south, 45.1 millimeters across, and 10 millimeters off the garment, weighing 18.2 grams. The front is engraved with the Smyth-Pigott family crest and motto "QUI CAPIT CAPITUR." Though unmarked, the brooch tests as silver. The substantial construction, heraldic symbolism, and finely detailed griffin crest give the piece a wonderfully sculptural presence when worn.
There is something endlessly compelling about heraldic jewelry, especially pieces tied to old family crests, clan traditions, and mottos whose meanings have survived centuries. Whether worn for ancestry, romance, Scottish heritage, or simply the sheer drama of the design, this brooch feels unmistakably connected to a larger story, one that still has a little fire left in it.
I offer free layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. We ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only. I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations.
Item id: BHA26396VA
