Antique Victorian silver gilt paste and garnet swallow brooch

Era: Victorian 1837-1901
Metal: silver and gilt
Gemstone: Garnet cabochon x2, Paste 22x2-4mm 
Weight: 8.4 grams
Size: 50x26mm
A gorgeous and meaningful mid Victorian era, swallow brooch.
The swallow is a very romantic symbol as they are known to be faithful and mate for life, always returning home from their travels. Often given as a symbol of fidelity in the Victorian language of symbols.
This lovely piece has been carefully cleaned and is now in good condition ready to fly off to a new home.
This will be posted by Special Delivery or International Tracked and Signed for Delivery, and comes with our luxury branded packaging and care card.