Details
This wonderful antique mid-Victorian riding brooch is fashioned in 9ct gold and depicts a riding crop and leaping fox which has detailed fur texturing and a red ruby eye.
Riding jewellery was popular in the Victorian era and was usually worn by women of social standing who partook in activities such as riding or hunting and wore these pieces as a symbol of their love for the sport.
It’s a collectable little piece of history and complete with clear Birmingham hallmarks on the reverse which date it to 1872.
WEIGHT: 4.21 grams
MEASURES: Width 61mm x Height 20mm x Depth 4mm
METAL: 9ct Gold (Stamped)
STONES: Ruby
AGE: Victorian. (Dated 1872)
MARKS: 375 stamp (9ct), Birmingham hallmarks, Makers initials (H.G. & S)
CONDITION: Excellent
ITEM NUMBER: 20-545
