Antique Victorian Pearl Swallow Brooch 9ct Gold Silver

Antique Victorian Pearl Swallow Brooch 9ct Gold SilverA pretty antique mid Victorian bar brooch depicting two swallows in flight. Theyre fashioned in 9ct gold and dotted with gleaming white seed pearls along the body and wings. Swallows are known to mate for life and said to always return home to the nest, making them a powerful symbol of everlasting love, joy and faithfulness. They were especially popular in the Victorian era and gifted as romantic tokens by lovers during long periods of separation. The

Measures: Bar length 55mm - Spider 25mm across x 30mm down

but this is minimal wear for its age

The piece has been fashioned in silver and gilded in 18ct gold

It would make a lovely gift for anyone who adores riding or horses

A colourful Suffragette tribute necklace from the 1980s made up of twisted

belt and buckle design inlaid with polished

possibly the God of the sun Apollo

by the Grace of God”

MEASURES: Width 65mm x Height 27mm x Depth 13mm

when British travellers brought home artistic treasures inspired by ancient Rome

AGE: Circa 1970

WEIGHT: 7 grams