Antique Victorian Piqué Work Swallow Brooch Gold Inlay Tortoiseshell As Is READ!

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View Antique Victorian Piqué Work Swallow Brooch Gold Inlay Tortoiseshell As Is READ! with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic mid-to-late 19th-century Victorian piqué work (piqué d'or) swallow brooch. Crafted from traditional dark tortoiseshell, this piece features highly detailed, hand-set gold and silver flake/scale inlays along the wings and swallow tail.      Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic mid-to-late 19th-century Victorian piqué work (piqué d'or) swallow brooch. Crafted from traditional dark tortoiseshell, this piece features highly detailed, hand-set gold and silver flake/scale inlays along the wings and swallow tail. Swallows were a beloved symbol of faithfulness and safe returns during the Victorian era. Condition Report (Please Read Carefully): Anatomical Damage: The tip of the bird's head/beak is missing (snapped off cleanly, a common occurrence for organic jewelry of this age). Please reference the close-up photos to see the profile of the head. Inlay Condition: The remaining piqué gold and silver metalwork is remarkably intact, secure, and retains excellent luster. Condition: Pre-owned - Fair. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Brooches & Pins. Brand: Unbranded.

Brand

Unbranded

Type

Brooch

Color

Brown

Base Metal

Gold

Material

Unknown