Vintage Enamel Elephant Brooch posy rings A sweet romantic sentiment

A sweet romantic sentiment

It's modelled in 15 karat gold and dates from the latter half of the 19th Century

but the carnelian also stands out as a cross - the two symbols representing Hope and Faith respectively

The execution of the carving is impeccable

Vintage Enamel Elephant Brooch posy rings A sweet romantic sentimentDATE: Vintage, c. 1980 A vintage novelty brooch pendant modelled as an elephant, with trunk in the air and mouth open wide. It dates from the 1980s, finished with beautifully textured enamel and set with white and red paste gemstones. The fittings to the back are in 18 karat gold, and include a brooch pin and pendant bail. The elephant itself is enamel and base metal. STONES Paste gemstones MEASUREMENTS 6. 0 x 3. 9cm WEIGHT 29. 7g MARKS Fittings