A Heart in Honour of St Valentine

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A medieval heart shape brooch held by the British Museum, item number 1967,1208.8.

This brooch is made of gold and was created 1400-1464. It is part of the Fishpool Hoard which was discovered in Nottinghamshire, England in 1966. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishpool_Hoard

It has a vertical pin and has three loops at the base where pendants were once attached. It has twisted bands of blue and white enamel with beaded borders. The enameled bands have a lovely punched gilt floral motif in them.

The inscription on the back says 'Je suy vostre sans de partier' (I am yours forever) with white enamel, each word alternating with foliate sprays but the enamel has been lost over time.