Antique French Swallow Pendant
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A charming mid-19th century French pendant, crafted in high-karat gold and modelled as two swallows in flight, each carrying a tiny natural seed pearl in its beak. The finely chased feather detailing captures the delicacy of the birds’ wings, while the short chain suspending them creates a dynamic sense of motion, as if caught mid-flight.Symbolism and ContextSwallows were among the most cherished sentimental motifs of the Victorian era, symbolising safe return, fidelity, and enduring love. Strongly associated with sailors, the swallow signified a promise of homecoming and was often exchanged between lovers and families as a token of constancy.Measurements
- Chain length: 3.5 cm (birds drop approx. 1.75 cm each side)
- Each swallow: 2 × 1.5 cm
- Weight: 1.65 g
Details- Material: Tests as 18K gold (unmarked)
- Two natural seed pearls set as pendants in the birds’ beaks
- French, c.1850
ConditionThe pendant is in very good antique condition, with light wear commensurate with age. Minor surface wear to the reverse and some old soldering visible at chain joins.
A charming mid-19th century French pendant, crafted in high-karat gold and modelled as two swallows in flight, each carrying a tiny natural seed pearl in its beak. The finely chased feather detailing captures the delicacy of the birds’ wings, while the short chain suspending them creates a dynamic sense of motion, as if caught mid-flight.
Symbolism and Context
Swallows were among the most cherished sentimental motifs of the Victorian era, symbolising safe return, fidelity, and enduring love. Strongly associated with sailors, the swallow signified a promise of homecoming and was often exchanged between lovers and families as a token of constancy.
Measurements
- Chain length: 3.5 cm (birds drop approx. 1.75 cm each side)
- Each swallow: 2 × 1.5 cm
- Weight: 1.65 g
Details
- Material: Tests as 18K gold (unmarked)
- Two natural seed pearls set as pendants in the birds’ beaks
- French, c.1850
Condition
The pendant is in very good antique condition, with light wear commensurate with age. Minor surface wear to the reverse and some old soldering visible at chain joins.
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