{"product_id":"maltese-victorian-paste-cross","title":"Maltese Victorian Paste Cross","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine quality silver paste Maltese cross pendant c.1850.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5inches wide and long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cross was a popular motif in England in the mid-19th century, brooches and pendants being made in its shape and ornamented lavishly often in pavé setting. Sometimes called the 'Cross of St John'this cross was the symbol of the Knights of Malta and Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour spear heads converge at the center, the extensions represent the beatitudes. The insignia of the fire service is the Cross Pattee-Nowy, more commonly known as the Maltese Cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cross represents the fire service ideals of saving lives and extinguishing fires.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sian Harlowe Antique Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63982333264221,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1205\/7949\/files\/1a1877_44aa791aa5164ad88bf3f3ff88a6f234_mv2.avif?v=1774469966","url":"https:\/\/sianharloweantiques.co.uk\/products\/maltese-victorian-paste-cross","provider":"Sian Harlowe  Antique Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}