Antique Georgian French Pearl and Diamond Novelty Swallow Brooch

Sweet novelty brooch from the Georgian period, bearing French hallmarks 1796 ca – handcrafted of solid 18ct gold and silver portions.

Featuring four Swallows laying on tracks, beautifully featured with natural pearls on sides, the swallows arranged in groups of three and one standing up-front, highlighted by rose-cut diamonds, ruby eyes, dark stone inserts making the wings, possibly garnets.

Diamonds approx .75ct.

It measures 26 x 45 mm with 10.2 grams.

Fine condition, keeping with age.

Rare find, symbolic and lovely expression of past eras.

Unless otherwise stated boxes are for presentation only.

Further Details:

• Metal: 18ct rose gold
• Hallmarks: French (1770/1780 ca)
• Gems: 12 natural not nucleated saltwater pearls of 3 mm. in diameter (average) – 14 rose cut diamonds totalling approx .75ct (by spread) – 4 round cabochon cut rubies – 3 cut to fit the design natural garnet cabochons of 8 x 2.6 mm.
• Measures: 26 x 45 mm. (h. x w.)
• Weight: 10.2 grams
• Condition: very good commensurate to age and use