Victorian Birds and Nest Brooch chinese It's engraved with all of

It's engraved with all of the symbols of the zodiac (twice) around the outside

The heart-shaped emerald rest beneath a gleaming diamond-set crown - all intricately worked with a great level of detail

Each one holds a single

Typically they would have been made up of musicians drawn from the ranks

Coloured Paste Gemstones

Victorian Birds and Nest Brooch chinese It's engraved with all ofDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 An incredible antique brooch fashioned as two birds and a nest full of eggs. The quality is exceptional, crafted in 15 karat gold, with excellent attention to detail. The birds have ruby cabochon eyes, and the eggs are each finished in a different colour of enamel. It dates from the late Victorian period, circa 1880. STONES Ruby MEASUREMENTS 3. 5 x 1. 3cm WEIGHT 3. 1g MARKS Stamped 15ct CONDITION Very good