A charming Victorian turtle brooch, circa 1880, realistically modelled with a domed carved tiger’s eye shell, displaying characteristic golden-brown chatoyancy and carved tortoiseshell markings. The head and feet in contrasting white metal, set with rose-cut diamonds, the head accented with ruby eyes. Fitted with a brooch pin to the reverse.
Details:
Gross weight: approximately 5.9g
Length: approximately 18mm
Width: approximately 26mm
A charming Victorian turtle brooch, circa 1880, realistically modelled with a domed carved tiger’s eye shell, displaying characteristic golden-brown chatoyancy and carved tortoiseshell markings. The head and feet in contrasting white metal, set with rose-cut diamonds, the head accented with ruby eyes. Fitted with a brooch pin to the reverse.
Details:
Gross weight: approximately 5.9g
Length: approximately 18mm
Width: approximately 26mm
