{"product_id":"victorian-sterling-silver-paste-swallow-brooch","title":"Victorian Sterling Silver Paste Swallow Brooch","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003eVictorian Sterling Silver \u0026amp; Paste Swallow Brooch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA charming \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVictorian sterling silver brooch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, beautifully modelled as a swallow in flight and set throughout with sparkling clear paste stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSwallows were a particularly sentimental motif in Victorian jewellery, traditionally representing \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003elove, loyalty, faithfulness and the promise of a safe return home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e. Their migratory nature and tendency to return to the same nesting place made them an enduring symbol of devotion, and swallow jewellery was often given as a romantic token. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe bird is wonderfully detailed, with its characteristic forked tail, outstretched wings and individually set faceted paste stones designed to imitate the brilliance of diamonds. The silver setting has developed the attractive character and patina expected of an antique piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Victorian, late 19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Sterling silver\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStones:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Clear faceted paste\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Swallow in flight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Brooch pin to reverse\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e3.5 x 2cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear and patina consistent with its period. Please refer to photographs for full condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA wonderfully romantic piece of Victorian jewellery, beautiful worn on a jacket lapel, scarf or dress and equally appealing as a collectable example of Victorian sentimental jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58948324327749,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_1949.jpg?v=1787329394","url":"https:\/\/heritagehousecotswolds.com\/products\/victorian-sterling-silver-paste-swallow-brooch","provider":"Heritage House Cotswolds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}