Large Gold "Bird of Paradise" Brooch, French

Circa 1960, designed as a long bird of paradise composed of brushed finish gold, the head of the bird composed of a high polish finish, completed by a typical French trombone style closure, with French gold assay mark to pin stem, mounted in 18KT yellow gold.

3.5 in.

Approximately 8.5 dwt.

Collection of a Lady, GovernorÕs Club, Chapel Hill, NC

Some discoloration and tarnishing to gold throughout.

$300 - 500