Antique Aesthetic locket brooch, Owl and Swallow, Sterling silver

A gorgeous antique Aesthetic era locket brooch.

Steeped in sentiment this beautiful brooch has stacks of symbolism.

It is a rectangular shape in sterling silver with a applied 9ct yellow gold swallow and a rose gold owl.

Swallows were seen as a promise to return or safe journey symbol whilst owls amongst other things symbolised wisdom.

It has a glazed locket back which currently holds an old photograph.

The brooch has an old C type clasp and pin fastener, the pin is base metal.

The aesthetic movement began in the late 19th century and was a movement that favoured beauty and championed art for arts sake.

Marks and era:
Unmarked, tests as sterling silver and 9ct gold, Aesthetic era, Victorian, c1880s

Condition:
Good used condition overall, wear and signs of use commensurate with age, it has a deep overall patina but this could be polished up to a high shine if desired, the glazing is a replacement and is plastic with some yellowing and a small chip.

Approx measurements:
1.5" width
0.90" length

Weighs approx 10.68 grams

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