Cristobal de Antonio - L’armée des ténèbres survolant Montmartre (1885)

martedì 20 dicembre 2011

Brooch with a Falcon's Talon


Queen Victoria was proud of her Scottish ancestry, and this was reflected in the popularity of Scottish design visible in jewelry dating to the Romantic Period (1837-1860). During this period, brooches incorporating the foot of a game bird set in gold or silver and adorned with gems became fashionable.

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