Velvet Boxed Victorian Fly Gold Sapphire Garnet Stick Pin sentimental brooch when viewing with a loupe

when viewing with a loupe

For some reason the little knop at the end screws on and off - we don't know why

Typical bubble back foiled settings

It has the 3 crowns Swedish import marks and the "S" in a hexagon denoting that it is at least 800 standard silver

5cm not inc ring

Velvet Boxed Victorian Fly Gold Sapphire Garnet Stick Pin sentimental brooch when viewing with a loupeDescription: Look at this little guy! Really cute pin flies were loaded with symbolism in Victorian times the fly on the wall (or lapel in this case) sees everything but tells no one! Flies were humble, everyday creatures, a reminder of spiritual humility and human mortality and they just look cool! Age: c1900 Size and weight: 2. 01g not inc box, bug 1. 5cm Materials: 9ct rose gold, almandine garnet curbuncle gem for his abdomen and a really, really