Description
Antique Victorian solid silver aesthetic brooch, 1886. Solid silver brooch from the aesthetic movement period. Beautiful hand chasing to the front with yellow gold & rose gold depicting  a bird in flight & foilage. Pin to verso. Fully hallmarked. A wonderful addition to any collection. With gift box.
 
Significant Events of 1886:
Great Western railway opens the Severn tunnel.
Coca-cola is invented by American pharmacist Dr John Pemberton.
 
Maker:
Richard John Wakefield
Tenby Street North, Birmingham.
 
Assay
Birmingham
 
Date
1886
 
Weight
4.13 grams
 
Dimensions
41mm x 25mm
 
Condition.
Excellent condition for it's age with light surface marks that are consistent with genuine age, use & polishing. Please see photographs, 2 of the balls on the outer edge of the brooch have been slightly bent back.