Antique, Victorian Silver black dot paste swallow, swift, bird, brooch/pin C1860

  
Antique, Victorian Silver black dot paste flying swallow, brooch. Beautiful Silver flying swallow featuring six, black-dot paste stones mounted on the body, tail feathers and wings. Embellished with a tiny glass ruby eye. Highly collectable, this lovely paste brooch has all of the original paste stones. The swallow mates for life and is a symbol of enduring love and loyalty. It also represents a safe return home. Sea voyages during the Victorian period were long and dangerous. The swallow is the first bird seen by sailors when they are nearing land, the swallow represents "I will return to you". This romantic brooch was most likely given to a sweetheart as a token of love! Hallmarked: 900 with an urn (european).

MEASUREMENTS: 9.6 x 45mm. CONDITION: Good antique condition, the paste are bright and clear! DATE: Victorian (1837 to 1901).

Beautifully presented in new black leatherette & velvet box as displayed. Please note that images have been enlarged to show detail. All measurements are listed in the description. All items are Antique, Vintage and/or Pre-owned and will naturally have signs of wear & tear commensurate with age. Antique boxes are for display purposes only unless otherwise stated the item will be sent in a Leatherette & Velvet box. Visit our store for more unique and rare items! We strive to source, research and list many beautiful historic pieces of Jewellery from the early Georgian period up to the present day. Our aim is to provide first class service to all our existing and new customers. Thank-you and enjoy shopping at our store!!

Orders dispatched once a week during the lockdown. It is the buyers responsibility to be in compliance with all applicable import regulations. Photographs have been enlarged to show detail and all measurements are listed in the description. Gemstone sizes and colours are only estimates.

All items are Antique, Vintage and pre-owned and will naturally have signs of wear & tear commensurate with age. Please return the item in its original condition & packaging. We also offer a sourcing service if you are looking for that special item? Looking For a Certain Item? The item "Antique, Victorian Silver black dot paste swallow, swift, bird, brooch/pin C1860" is in sale since Thursday, April 30, 2020.

This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Vintage Fine Jewellery\Victorian (1837-1901)". The seller is "fineantiquejewellery" and is located in St Sampsons,. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: France
• Gold Quality: Not Applicable
• Type: Brooch/ Pin
• Sub-Type: Paste swallow brooch
• Metal: Silver
• Main Gemstone: No Stone
• Antique: Yes
• Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
• Jewellery Department: Fine