Wonderful three dimensional Victorian Falcon finely detailed in golden yellow18 carat gold and set with a mixture of old cut and rose cut diamonds.
He sits on a gold swing with a fine gold chain hanging from his talon, securing him to the perch.
From one side you see his crossed wings and profile with ruby eye, from the other side his diamond set chest and large talons.
The twisted gold swing top has been cleverly created later to convert him from a stickpin.
 
weighs - 7g
measures - 38mm long x 16mm wide
English circa 1880
Excellent condition.