AUSTRIAN 1900 Art Nouveau Fire-Enamel Flying Pigeon In Sterling With Ruby

An Austrian art-nouveau brooch in fire-enamel 

This is an amazing antique brooch created in Vienna Austria during the art-nouveau period, back in the 1900's. The brooch has been crafted in the shape of a stylized flying pigeon with open wings in solid silver with patinated finish. The entire body is embellished with applications of fire enamels with shades and hues of blue-green. The brooch is fitted at the reverse with a hinge pin bar with a mechanical security lock and is presented in an antique box.

Country: Vienna Austria, Austro-Hungarian empire.

Period: Art-nouveau, circa 1900.

Materials: .800 silver, fire enamel and ruby.

Ruby: The eye of the pigeon is mount in an inlaid setting, with 1 round cabochon cut of a natural vivid red ruby.

Weight: 6.35 Grams, (4.10 Dwt). 

Measurements: 90 mm by 17 mm (3.51 x 0.67 Inches).

Hallmarks: Stamped with several Austrian marks; the mark for the city of Vienna, the maker's mark and the mark for the assay and warranty of the .800/.999 silver.

Collateral: This Austrian art-nouveau brooch is accompanied by an antique presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this Austrian art-nouveau brooch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the silver or the enamel and all parts are secured in the settings. This brooch was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: P112225RENL/.1867