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.