Victorian Enamel "Tiny Swallow" Brooch pink diamond or the written word

or the written word

A wonderfully detailed

showing vivid colours as the light reflects off the pavilion facets - unusually

It dates from the latter half of the 18th Century

Although the styling is mainly Victorian

Victorian Enamel "Tiny Swallow" Brooch pink diamond or the written wordDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 The sweetest antique swallow brooch tiny, at only 16mm long. It's crafted in sterling silver, and dates from the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Finished in colourful green, turquoise, white, and black guilloch enamel, intricately textured to mimic feathers. MEASUREMENTS 16. 0 x 9. 0mm WEIGHT 1. 0g MARKS No marks present, tests as sterling silver CONDITION Very good, light wear commensurate with age