Brooch with a Falcon's Talon
c. 1860-1870
Falcon talon, jeweled mount
2 1/2 in. (6.35 cm)
Scotland
Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, Maryland (no. 57.2122)
“Queen Victoria was proud of her Scottish ancestry, and this was reflected in the popularity of Scottish design visible in jewelry dating to the Romantic Period (1837-1860). During this period, brooches incorporating the foot of a game bird set in gold or silver and adorned with gems became fashionable.” — Walters Art Museum
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