A late Victorian gold split pearl swallow brooch, with ruby eyes. Length 5cms. 13.5gms.  

<li>Surface scratches and minor marks.
<li>Small dent to the tip of the beak.
<li>Brooch fittings unscrew.
<li>Rubies appear a well matched pinky red.
<li>Split pearls appear well matched.
<li>One split pearl deficient to the centre of the body.
<li>Electronically tests as approximately 18ct gold.
<li>Fellows uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns.
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