Description
Edwardian 9ct, 9k, 375 Gold Pearl Swallow and foliate design brooch, pin, Circa 1905
Antique,
Edwardian, 9carat gold swallow brooch designed with a central
15.7×27.3mm swallow in flight mounted with a scroll and foliate design
frame.
There are a total of twenty seed pearls, including one in the swallows beak.
This beautiful, sentimental brooch would have been given as a token of love, possibly from a loved one departing for war.
Swallows lead ships home, when they are getting close to land and prevents them from being lost.
So the hidden message in this brooch is “I will return home to you”
Hallmarked: 9CT (denotes 9ct gold).
This lovely antique brooch is beautifully presented in new black leatherette & velvet box as displayed.
MEASUREMENTS: 18.5 x 49mm
HALLMARKS: 9ct
CONDITION: Good
DATE: Edwardian (1901-1910)
PRODUCT CODE: BR266
