{"product_id":"antique-french-swallow-pendant-in-gold-with-seed-pearls-c-1850","title":"Antique French Swallow Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism and Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChain length: 3.5 cm (birds drop approx. 1.75 cm each side)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach swallow: 2 × 1.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.65 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Tests as 18K gold (unmarked)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo natural seed pearls set as pendants in the birds’ beaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench, c.1850\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e 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.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48890159399220,"sku":"1017810138","price":5366.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A5614_2382850.jpg?v=1757671701","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/zh-hk\/products\/antique-french-swallow-pendant-in-gold-with-seed-pearls-c-1850","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}