Dragon/Serpent Brooch?

[GoingDown]

Anyone able to tell me if there's any yuniqueness about this pin? Found in a 1790's yard.

Thanks!

GD

 

[relic lover]

Looks like sea horses to me. cameo maybe

 

[RELICDUDE07]

Its some type of family crest /coat of arms pendant ....Looks old

 

[High Plains Digger]

I am not so sure about family crest--if it was, both the dragons (almost look like carniverous sea horses) would both be oriented the same way, not opposite. I think the animals on the sides of the crests were actually there to make it appear that it is being "held" upright by them.

 

[Breezie]

It's a Victorian 'dragon' brooch, and the center held some type of stone or cameo. Dragons were popular during the Vic. times, and they were a symbol of good defeating evil. Often there were winged dragons symbolizing freedom. Nice find, Breezie

 

[High Plains Digger]

How about fixing it up and putting a stone back in it. BLOODSTONE would be stunning.