Antique 1900 Sterling Silver Sweetheart Brooch With Embossed Swallow & Rose Gold Plated Flowers. Hand chased.
Good pin and secure C clasp, typical of its era.
Fully hallmarked Sterling 925 silver by Stainton Brothers, Birmingham, 1900.
In very good antique condition with slight bend to the side of the brooch near the hinge.
Symbology:
Likely to have been worn by a soldiers sweetheart. An item of swallow jewellery was given to loved ones who were seeing a loved one off, to express 'I will return'. This piece of jewellery would be thoroughly cherished while the loved one was away.
Approximate size:
4.3mm x 15mm (1 & 1/2” x 1 & 11/16”)
Weight: 4.3g
Comes gift boxed, but not in the original box.
I have given it a quick wipe over, but as with all my items I don't over clean or polish. There may be the odd age related wear/mark commensurate with age.
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