Victorian Birds and Nest Brooch chinese The heart-shaped emerald rest beneath

The heart-shaped emerald rest beneath a gleaming diamond-set crown - all intricately worked with a great level of detail

Inner dimensions: 5

Typically they would have been made up of musicians drawn from the ranks

Stamped 375 (9k gold)

Victorian Birds and Nest Brooch chinese The heart-shaped emerald rest beneathDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An incredible antique brooch fashioned as two birds and a nest full of eggs. The quality is exceptional, crafted in 15 karat gold, with excellent attention to detail. The birds have ruby cabochon eyes, and the eggs are each finished in a different colour of enamel. It dates from the late Victorian period, circa 1880. STONES Ruby MEASUREMENTS 3. 5 x 1. 3cm WEIGHT 3. 1g MARKS Stamped 15ct CONDITION Very good