Victorian "Alliance of the Hearts" Ex Animo Brooch silver gilt some light dings to the

some light dings to the back

Natural Turquoise

intaglio carved with a full coat of arms

The Grylli (essentially referring to any group of conjoined heads) was thought to ward off the evil eye

Victorian "Alliance of the Hearts" Ex Animo Brooch silver gilt some light dings to theDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 Gorgeous antique openwork brooch with iconography denoting the Alliance of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, as well as the words EX ANIMO meaning "sincerely" or literally "from the heart". Left is the Sacred Heart of Jesus with crown of thorns and winged cross above, and Mary's on the right, pierced with a sword and flames rising out the top. It's beautifully crafted in silver with abstract scroll work and intricate detailing,