19th century AD. A gold pendant of a bird with wings extended and suspension loops to the pinions; inset cabochon rubies to the head, body and wings, ruby beak, band of inset emerald cabochons to the wings, crystal panel to the chest, pearl breloques to the wings and tail with irregular emerald breloques. 38 grams, 52mm (2"). From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s, supplied with geologic report No. TL005181, by geologic consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz. Dr Bonewitz notes: 'This is a classic piece from the period, with about an ounce of gold and a good number of fine gemstones.' Very fine condition.