Lot 1573 , A Victorian silver, gold and turquoise encrusted bird brooch, 48mm.

A Victorian silver, gold and turquoise encrusted bird brooch, with gem set eyes, (one turquoise missing), 48mm.
Estimate £60-80

Two of the turquoise have small pieces now missing (chipped). There is a small drill hole in the beak, probably for a bale attachment?? and there is visible lead solder where the brooch fitting is attached to the bird, probably later?


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Sold for £480