A striking late Victorian brooch, circa 1880, designed as a pair of finely modelled outstretched wings with contrasting textured metalwork, centred by a carved moonstone depicting a human face, surmounted by a single old-cut diamond.
The wings are intricately rendered with individually detailed feathers in contrasting tones, creating a highly sculptural and naturalistic design.
Details:
Period: Late Victorian, circa 1880
Metal: 18ct gold
Gemstones: Carved moonstone and old-cut diamond
Gross weight: approximately 7.2g
Dimensions: approximately 46 × 18mm
A striking late Victorian brooch, circa 1880, designed as a pair of finely modelled outstretched wings with contrasting textured metalwork, centred by a carved moonstone depicting a human face, surmounted by a single old-cut diamond.
The wings are intricately rendered with individually detailed feathers in contrasting tones, creating a highly sculptural and naturalistic design.
Details:
Period: Late Victorian, circa 1880
Metal: 18ct gold
Gemstones: Carved moonstone and old-cut diamond
Gross weight: approximately 7.2g
Dimensions: approximately 46 × 18mm
