In the northern hemisphere the migration of the swallow is one of the early signs of spring and signals the fertile period to come. According to lore, swallows were a welcome sight to voyage-weary sailors who believed the little birds prevented ships from getting lost and led them into safe harbor. This late 19th century festoon features a pair of swallows holding a tiny flower with a pendant seed pearl.
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- Materials
14k gold (tests), 2.5mm seed pearl
- Age
c. 1920
- Condition
Very good
- Size
16 1/2" total length
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Aboutthe
EdwardianEra
1900 — 1910
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Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.