Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide.
Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.
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Antique Seed Pearl & Ruby, 15ct Yellow Gold Chick & Egg Bar Brooch
REF: C4498 / LA463067
£1,395
€1,630
$1,755
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Description
Fine and impressive antique seed pearl,15 carat yellow, white and rose gold chick and egg brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery collections
This fine and impressive antique brooch has been crafted in 15 ct yellow gold, with rose gold and white gold details to illustrate the anatomical features of the bird.
The 1900's bar style brooch has been modelled in the form of a chick, engaging with a fine and impressive seed pearl in the form of an egg.
The chick is ornamented with an impressive cabochon ruby eye.
The antique chick and egg brooch secures with a safety pin style fastening, and is hallmarked to the side of bar setting with the mark for 15 ct gold (15CT).
This antique yellow gold brooch is fitted to a hinged leatherette presentation case with a satin and velvet lined interior, securing with a push fit catch.
The interior of the box bears the retailer's mark ‘Gieves 27 Old Bond Street London W1’.
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Ruby Quality
Colour Red
Cut Cabochon
Date: Circa 1900
Sku: C4498
measurements
Length of setting 9.8mm/0.39'
Width of setting 5cm/1.97'
Across pin 4.4cm/1.73'
Height of setting 4.55mm/0.18'
Weight:-
2.88 grams
measurements
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique Seed Pearl & Ruby, 15ct Yellow Gold Chick & Egg Bar Brooch (LA463067) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1900
declaration
condition
condition
This antique chick and egg brooch is of exceptional quality, set with a fine and impressive seed pearl and an impressive cabochon ruby.
The antique brooch is a very good gauge of gold, and is in excellent condition.
The hinged leatherette presentation case is in presentation condition.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of Victorian jewellery/estate jewelry.