Antique Shakudo Bird Brooch Victorian pin This vintage pendant (circa 1950-1960)

This vintage pendant (circa 1950-1960) doubles as a brooch and features a reverse carved and painted rock crystal in 14k gold

The scarab is finely preserved

earthy beauty of agate evokes a quiet romance

and the folds of the accordion move

Once a favored motif of the Edwardian era

Antique Shakudo Bird Brooch Victorian pin This vintage pendant (circa 1950-1960)A striking antique shakudo bird mounted in 900 silver possibly a long tailed widowbird or a stylized phoenix. The richly patinated shakudo, an alloy prized in Japanese metalwork, provides a deep, dark color that enhances the intricate detailing and subtle tonal variations of the design. The elongated composition emphasizes the graceful sweep of the birds tail, capturing a sense of movement and elegance characteristic of late 19th century Japanese