Georgian Old Cut Paste Horseshoe Brooch platinum Natural Pigeon Blood Rubies -

Natural Pigeon Blood Rubies - range from: 5

with a wonderfully hand-chased crown above - a typically Victorian sentiment

and really more a once-in-a-lifetime find

Each one is set with two vibrant green paste gemstones

The intaglio carved seal base remains present on this Georgian piece

Georgian Old Cut Paste Horseshoe Brooch platinum Natural Pigeon Blood Rubies -DATE: Georgian, c. 1830 A wonderful Georgian white paste lucky horseshoe brooch dating from the early 19th Century. The stones are chunky old cuts, and exceptionally bright in foil backed settings. It was hand made in England in the 1830s, crafted in sterling silver throughout. STONES Old Cut White Paste Gemstones MEASUREMENTS 2. 3 x 2. 0cm WEIGHT 3. 5g MARKS No marks present, tests as sterling silver CONDITION Very good, pin has been replaced at some