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Edwardian 9ct Gold Diamond Chick and Lucky Wishbone Brooch
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Edwardian 9ct Gold Diamond Chick and Lucky Wishbone Brooch

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Corvidae Antique
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A lovely antique wishbone and chick brooch in solid nine-carat gold. The little chick has a tiny twinkling diamond eye. Wishbones were very popular good luck symbols during the late Victorian to Edwardian period and often paired with chicks to represent a new beginning.

SIZE: Approximately 4 x 2cm.

WEIGHT: 2.7g.

MATERIALS: Nine-carat (375) gold, diamond.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: Stamped S&E 9CT. Possibly Smith & Ewen, a well regarded jewellery firm working out of Birmingham during the late Victorian and Edwardian period.

CONDITION: In excellent antique condition with the clasp and hinge in good working order.

ERA: Estimated late Victorian/Edwardian (c.late 1800s-1914).

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Corvidae Antique has dated this Gold Wishbone Chick Brooch to the Edwardian era.

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A lovely antique wishbone and chick brooch in solid nine-carat gold. The little chick has a tiny twinkling diamond eye.
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Wishbones were very popular good luck symbols during the late Victorian to Edwardian period and often paired with chicks to represent a new beginning.
Corvidae Antique
fig 1. An Edwardian 9ct gold wishbone brooch featuring an engraved chick with a small diamond eye.
fig 1. Edwardian 9ct Gold Diamond Chick and Lucky Wishbone Brooch

SIZE: Approximately 4 x 2cm.

WEIGHT: 2.7g.

MATERIALS: Nine-carat (375) gold, diamond.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: Stamped S&E 9CT. Possibly Smith & Ewen, a well regarded jewellery firm working out of Birmingham during the late Victorian and Edwardian period.

CONDITION: In excellent antique condition with the clasp and hinge in good working order.

ERA: Estimated late Victorian/Edwardian (c.late 1800s-1914).

Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Gold Wishbone Chick Brooch to the Edwardian era.

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SA1225162
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An Edwardian 9ct gold wishbone brooch featuring an engraved chick with a small diamond eye.
Edwardian 9CT Gold Diamond Chick and Lucky Wishbone Brooch
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An Edwardian 9ct gold wishbone brooch featuring an engraved chick with a small diamond eye.
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  • ObjectBrooches & Pins
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • Material9ct Gold, Diamond
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsChick motif, Wishbone frame, Diamond eye, Textured engraving

This Edwardian brooch is formed from solid nine-carat gold into a lucky wishbone frame holding a detailed little chick. The warm yellow gold piece displays finely textured feather engraving along the bird's body, a tiny embedded diamond serving as the eye, and a secure pin fastening mechanism across the back. Wishbones and chicks were popular good luck symbols during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, frequently representing new beginnings. Practical for everyday wear, the accessory fastens securely to lapels, scarves, or collars to bring a subtle touch of antique charm to contemporary outfits. The brooch measures approximately 4 cm by 2 cm and weighs 2.7 grams, carrying a hallmark stamp of S&E 9CT on the reverse. The metalwork maintains an even golden finish throughout, presenting a classic example of early twentieth-century British jewellery craftsmanship.

FAQs

Edwardian novelty jewellery features whimsical motifs such as animals, lucky symbols, and sporting themes crafted in precious metals during the early 20th century.

Edwardian brooches were commonly crafted from 9ct or 15ct gold, platinum, and sterling silver, often featuring gemstone accents like small diamonds or seed pearls.

Authentic Edwardian brooches display period features such as stamped fineness hallmarks, pin mechanisms with C-clasps or tube catches, and hand-engraved metal textures.

Antique brooches can be styled inside a velvet-lined shadow frame or displayed on a marble tray atop a dressing table as decorative accents.

Clean gold jewellery using warm water, mild soap, and a soft-bristled brush, ensuring the metal is dried completely and stored separately to avoid surface scratching.
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