Boxed Edwardian 15CT Gold Pearl Swallow Bird Brooch

A super Edwardian brooch or lapel pin in solid gold adorned with a very pretty swallow and scrolling flower decoration, all set with tiny gleaming seed pearls.

In Victorian England a flying swallow was traditionally considered a token of good luck and the bird represented enduring love and loyalty, as the swallow mates for life.

Marked 15CT on the reverse. Fifteen-carat gold pieces are not overly common (in the UK only really used between 1854 and 1932) and this fineness was generally used in high quality pieces.

Comes with a removable safety chain and the original antique case pictured.

SIZE: Approximately 4.4 x 2cm.

WEIGHT: 4.3g.

MATERIALS: 15-carat gold, nine-carat gold pin, pearls.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: Stamped 15CT.

CONDITION: Excellent vintage condition.

ERA: Estimated Edwardian (c.1901-1914).

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