Victorian Pearl & Demantoid Garnet Salamander Brooch vauxhall glass Offered in excellent overall condition

Offered in excellent overall condition

Perseus managed to attack and overcome Medusa by viewing the reflection in his own highly polished shield

The gold is finely hand-chased throughout

Old European Cut Diamonds - total carat weight approx

Victorian Pearl & Demantoid Garnet Salamander Brooch vauxhall glass Offered in excellent overall conditionDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 Gorgeous antique Salamander brooch dating from the late Victorian era. It's set with a central row of demantoid garnets, surrounded by pearls and ruby eyes. The detail and craftsmanship are exquisite with webbed feet, half open mouth, and stones resting in cut down settings. Modelled in 15k gold throughout. For centuries, the salamander has been a symbol of immortality and rebirth much like the phoenix. It was thought to be