A rare and playful Victorian brooch crafted in 9kt gold and silver, depicting a lively equestrian scene with a jockey mid-jump over a fence accompanied by two hounds. The brooch features a charming mechanical element, allowing the jockey and horse to move gently from side to side. The figures are detailed with hand-applied enamel in red, yellow, and black, while the horses and dogs are set throughout with seventeen old European-cut diamonds, totalling approximately 0.34 carats, graded SI1 clarity and H colour. Ruby cabochons form the eyes of the animals, adding a subtle touch of colour.
Circa 1880’s
Dimensions –
Weight: 8.56 g
Length: 3.8 cm
Height: 2.0 cm
Depth: 1.3 cm
Specifications
Period: Victorian, circa late 19th century
Metal: 9kt gold and silver
Diamonds: 17 old European-cut diamonds, approx. 0.34 ct total
Clarity: SI1
Colour: H
Gem Accents: Ruby cabochon eyes
Features: Mechanical movement (jockey and horse slide side to side)
Condition Report
Pre-owned; in excellent antique condition with intact enamel and functional movement mechanism.
A rare and playful Victorian brooch crafted in 9kt gold and silver, depicting a lively equestrian scene with a jockey mid-jump over a fence accompanied by two hounds. The brooch features a charming mechanical element, allowing the jockey and horse to move gently from side to side. The figures are detailed with hand-applied enamel in red, yellow, and black, while the horses and dogs are set throughout with seventeen old European-cut diamonds, totalling approximately 0.34 carats, graded SI1 clarity and H colour. Ruby cabochons form the eyes of the animals, adding a subtle touch of colour.
Circa 1880’s
Dimensions –
Weight: 8.56 g
Length: 3.8 cm
Height: 2.0 cm
Depth: 1.3 cm
Specifications
Period: Victorian, circa late 19th century
Metal: 9kt gold and silver
Diamonds: 17 old European-cut diamonds, approx. 0.34 ct total
Clarity: SI1
Colour: H
Gem Accents: Ruby cabochon eyes
Features: Mechanical movement (jockey and horse slide side to side)
Condition Report
Pre-owned; in excellent antique condition with intact enamel and functional movement mechanism.
