Early Victorian Cut Steel Swallow Hair Pin gents Sardonyx – 11

Sardonyx – 11

Black jewellery was a big deal during the Victorian period

A particularly lovely Chelsea / St

an hilarious parody - I think - of the RAOB (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes)

Early Victorian Cut Steel Swallow Hair Pin gents Sardonyx – 11DATE: Early Victorian, c. 1840 A fantastic Early Victorian hair pin comb topped with a gorgeous diving swallow, set with cut steel that glistens when moved in the light. Birds of all kinds were depicted in Victorian jewellery, but the most common were swallows and doves. Swallows were a very romantic symbol, and were said to represent faithfulness. Featuring two prongs and adjustable fittings, it allows easy wear and perfect fit while in your hair.