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Edwardian Novelty Brooch of Three Diamond Set Birds on a Branch in The Original Case

749T
120 Admirers Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

Three little swallows sitting on a branch just passing the time of day. Each bird has been studded with graduated rose diamonds and has small cabochon ruby eyes. Swallows are birds known to mate for life, and they always return to their nests after time away. They were therefore used in many cases to signify love and constancy across both distance and time. Jewellery featuring swallows was often given to young couples or exchanged between them on their wedding day, and was worn by both men and women.
The brooch is 18ct gold and the rose diamonds are set in silver. It comes in the original case and was retailed by Hunt & Roskell who were based in London and Manchester. They also had the Royal Warrant as a recognition of their high quality jewellery. There is an added safety chain.

Ollys Pick

These novelty brooches are so rare to find nowadays.

Item Number
749T
Measurements
Height 1.8cm
Width 3cm
Rose diamonds approx total weight 1.35 carats
Case 5.7cm by 4cm by 2.6cm.
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Hallmarks

Unmarked, tested to 18ct gold & silver.

Condition
Excellent
Discovered
2 years ago
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