An Edwardian era pearl and enamel brooch, modeled in 18k yellow gold and platinum, depicting a trio of duck friends, inside an oval frame. These three mallards float together along a milgrained platinum wire. They are finely embellished with translucent, multicolored enamel, and each duck's wingis a tiny, white, Mississippiriver pearl! This is a specialand beautifully made object.Itsopen, airy quality, clean lines, lovely repetition, and duckysubject make itelegant, cheerful, andvery endearing! Brooch fitting closes with a c-clasp.
Materials
18k gold
Platinum
Enamel
Pearl
Age
c. 1900
Dimensions
Measures approx 29 x 18.5 mm; each duck is approx 10 mm beak-tip to tail; each pearl measures approx 6.5 mm.