Victorian Pearl Double Swallows Brooch bog oak carved with a Classically styled

carved with a Classically styled intaglio of a woman dancing with a serpent

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while the coloured gems have been carved to represent fruit and leaves

Whether or not this antique cuff bangle was directly inspired by the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs we'll never know

Victorian Pearl Double Swallows Brooch bog oak carved with a Classically styledDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A cool Victorian double swallow brooch dating from the late 19th Century, circa 1880. The two birds are on separate pins and set with split pearls, connected by a gold chain. It's beautifully made and thoughtfully designed so you can get creative with how it's worn. STONES Pearl MEASUREMENTS Each Swallow: 2. 2 x 2. 1cm Chain: 6. 5cm WEIGHT 5. 7g MARKS No marks present, tests as 15k gold CONDITION Excellent