11.19ct Banded Agate, Enamel & 18ct Yellow Gold Cockerel Brooch

This is a fine and impressive Italian 1950s 11.19 carat banded agate, enamel and 18ct yellow gold cockerel brooch; part of our diverse vintage bird brooches collection. This fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold. The yellow gold brooch has been modelled in the form of a illustrative cockerel. The body of the bird is embellished with an impressive decorative claw set 11.19ct cabochon cut banded agate. This exceptional brooch incorporates black and white hot enamel decoration representing the eye, in addition to red and black enamel reproducing the tail/sickle feathers, comb and wattle. The brooch is further embellished with textured yellow gold components creating the legs, feet, head and beak; completing the design. The agate bird brooch in gold secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and safety fastening. This vintage gemstone brooch is hallmarked to the reverse with an Italian mark (Italy), the 18ct fineness mark (750), in addition to the Italian town and maker's mark for Alessandria (411 Al). This impressive gemstone bird brooch is supplied with an Idgl gemstone grading report card. Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage jewellery. Agate Quality Type Banded Cut Cabochon Content 11.19 carats Dimensions 19.00mm (length) x 14.03mm (width) x 7.27mm (depth) Date: Circa 1955 Origin: Alessandria, Italy Item Ref. Sku: C8391