Victorian Silver "Two Little Piggies" Brooch irish I imagine these stones were

I imagine these stones were shown to the trade or a customer

Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with platinum settings and an openworked gallery to allow light in behind the stones

with alternating links set with alternating turquoise cabochons and natural pearls

The craftsmanship is excellent

representing love and constancy) flying amongst bamboo leaves and branches

Victorian Silver "Two Little Piggies" Brooch irish I imagine these stones wereDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 This charming Victorian brooch is modelled as two little pigs. Oink. Its crafted in silver throughout (of heavy duty hollow construction), and each pig has a gorgeously detailed face! The pig on the left seems to be a happy little piglet with a smiling open mouth and chubby cheeks. His friend on the right is a grumpy pig, with flattened ears, a wrinkled snout and piercing eyes. Its quite entertaining actually, it almost