{"product_id":"victorian-sterling-silver-enamel-swallow-brooch","title":"Victorian Sterling Silver \u0026 Enamel Swallow Brooch","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"236\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eCrown, Shield \u0026amp; Lion Hallmarks.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"432\"\u003eA rare and beautifully preserved Victorian swallow brooch, crafted in sterling silver and finished with luminous blue enamel that shifts from deep cobalt to peacock teal as it catches the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eThe swallow — one of the most beloved motifs of the Victorian era — symbolised \u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"550\"\u003edevotion, loyalty and safe return\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was often gifted between lovers or worn as a sentimental emblem of constancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"778\"\u003eThe form is elegant and fluid, with outstretched wings and a sculptural silhouette that feels remarkably modern despite its 19th-century origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"778\"\u003eTo the reverse, the brooch bears traditional hallmarks: \u003cstrong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eCrown, Shield and Lion\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside \u003cem data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eSterling\u003c\/em\u003e, confirming silver purity and period craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eEra: Victorian (late 19th century)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eOrigin: Sheffield, UK (Crown hallmark)  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eMaterial: Sterling silver (marked, Sterling with a walking lion hallmark)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eHallmarks: Crown, Shield \u0026amp; Lion + “Sterling”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eFinish: Iridescent blue enamel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eLength: Approx. 8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eWidth: Approx. 2.5 cm (at widest point)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eFastening: Traditional pin with safety clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eCondition: Excellent antique condition with light wear consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eA romantic yet strong antique — equally striking on tailored wool, black silk, or pinned high at the collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1427\" data-start=\"1363\"\u003eOnly one available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1427\" data-start=\"1363\"\u003eNo restocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1427\" data-start=\"1363\"\u003eDispatched from Sydney within 1–2 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hester Fleming Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44219726463069,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/7498\/2749\/files\/Victorian_sterling_silver_and_enamel_bird_brooch.png?v=1775103010","url":"https:\/\/hesterflemingvintage.com\/products\/victorian-sterling-silver-enamel-swallow-brooch","provider":"Hester Fleming Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}