DATE: Victorian, c.1870

Remarkable Victorian frog brooch set with 27 natural emeralds, rose cut diamonds, and ruby cabochon eyes. The craftsmanship is charming, with beautifully textured gold hands and feet - almost leaf-like - and diamond set legs and arms. The emeralds total 8.5 carats, set in cut down "pie crust" outer settings, and it dates from the 1870s. Gloriously whimsical, with open mouth and cheeky expression, it's crafted in sterling silver.

STONES 

Emerald - 8.5ct total (calculated)

Diamond

Ruby

MEASUREMENTS 

5.1 x 4.2cm

WEIGHT 

14.1g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as sterling silver

CONDITION 

Very good, general wear commensurate with age including some light nibbles to the stones. Brooch fittings have been replaced, likely circa 1910