Victorian Gold Swallow Brooch vauxhall glass and finished with a hand-hammered

and finished with a hand-hammered texture

Chester (date mark rubbed)

lies in a simple rub over setting

In Greek mythology

took grief and mourning very seriously

Victorian Gold Swallow Brooch vauxhall glass and finished with a hand-hammeredDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 An especially lovely antique swallow brooch dating from the turn of the 20th century. The detail is stunning, particularly the individual feathers of the wings and tail, and the cabochon ruby eye. To the Victorians, the swallow represented love and constancy and was a often incorporated into sentimental jewellery such as this. Crafted in 9 karat gold throughout. STONES Ruby MEASUREMENTS 4. 8 x 3. 0cm WEIGHT 3. 3g MARKS Stamped