Saturday, August 8, 2009

Chinese Enamel Rooster Bird Cock Pheasant Pin Filigree

Chinese Enamel Rooster Bird Cock Pheasant Pin Filigree





Estate Sale Find: Chinese, Asian, Oriental, China, Champleve, Cloisonne


Type Pheasant, Cock, Peacock, Rooster, Bird Brooch, Hat Pin or Stick Pin
Markings/Maker Sterling
Metal Sterling Silver with a gold wash / vermeil
Accents Awesome enamel work and wire work; enameled in jewel-toned guilloche or champleve with excellent shadings and coloration;front shows a second layer of filigree latticework over the bird's 3-dimensional / 3D body
Condition Estate wonderful
Size Approx. 2-1/2" in total length; the bird is 1-1/4" across x 7/8"

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