DATE: Victorian, c.1860

A stunning mid Victorian bird brooch, seemingly some sort of falcon/hawk/raptor... possibly a sparrowhawk or red kite? It's beautifully made, fully pavé set with turquoise cabochons, and of 3D construction with feather detail and ruby eyes - posed as if mantling its prey. Crafted in 9 karat gold with stones set in silver, it was hand made in England circa 1860 and features a loop allowing for wear as a pendant.

STONES 

Turquoise & Ruby

MEASUREMENTS 

3.5 x 2.0cm

WEIGHT 

8.7g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 9k gold and silver

CONDITION 

Very good, the turquoise display some natural colour variance commensurate with age