DATE: Victorian, c.1870

Charming Victorian stick pin featuring a handsome diamond-studded grouse. Grouse shooting has for, for centuries, a pastime beloved of the British aristocratic classes, and continues on Scottish estates to this day. Perhaps not so surprising that someone chose this particular bird to adorn the top of a gold pin, although that said it's the first one I've seen. Crafted in 9 karat gold and silver, and home to rose cut diamonds and a ruby cabochon eye.

STONES 

Rose Cut Diamonds & Ruby Cabochon

MEASUREMENTS 

Grouse: 1.4 x 1.2cm

Pin: 5.8cm

WEIGHT 

2.3g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 9k gold and silver

CONDITION 

Very good, light wear commensurate with age