Victorian Bird in Shoe Brooch of 18k Gold sapphire pin An antique stickpin from 1890-1900

An antique stickpin from 1890-1900

It is unmarked but acid tests as platinum topped 18k yellow gold

“He who folds a thousand paper cranes will be granted one wish

with the gold retaining its warmth and the stones and pearls securely set

This playful bulldog charm is a must for anyone with a beloved four-legged friend

Victorian Bird in Shoe Brooch of 18k Gold sapphire pin An antique stickpin from 1890-1900A charming and whimsical antique brooch (circa 1880), crafted in 18k bloomed gold and designed in the form of a clog, complete with a bird and its nest containing three pearl eggs. Novelty brooches of the late Victorian era often conveyed layered symbolism and playful storytelling, and this example is no exception. Clog motifs were associated with domestic life and good fortune, while nests and eggs symbolized home, fertility, and protection, making