Evoking a world of bygone elegance this superbly crafted antique silver Swallow brooch is set with white paste "diamonds" and if you look closely you can see that this love bird has a tiny red ruby paste eye. Made in 935 silver (a higher purity of silver than sterling at 925) the brooch is probably German in origin and it dates to the late Victorian, early Edwardian period.
Swallows mate for life, they are a beloved motif in antique jewellery, speaking of eternity, loyalty and fidelity. Jewellery featuring swallows was often given to young couples or exchanged between them on their wedding day, and it was worn by both men and women.
A beautiful example of this type of antique sweetheart jewellery, steeped in sentiment and a classic love token. Good for the ladies or the gents, fab for a wedding!
MATERIALS: sterling silver
GEMSTONES: paste (glass)
SIZE: 2" (5cm) across
HALLMARKS: stamped '935'
ERA: circa 1900, Victorian/Edwardian
WEIGHT: 2 grams
CONDITION: in very, very good condition, the silver nice and bright with all the pastes present and secure in their settings. A little darkening behind a few of the stones just seems to add even more antique charm to this lovely piece. The pin back is a nice large size and heavy duty so lots of versatility to attach this jewel anywhere that takes your fancy.
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Materials: 935 Sterling Silver, White Pastes, Red Paste.