Enamel and 18ct Yellow Gold Salmon Brooch - Contemporary (2001)

This stunning, fine and impressive contemporary brooch has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold.

The brooch has been realistically modelled in the form of a two-dimensional leaping salmon.

This subtly convex brooch bears impressive hot enamel details reproducing the fish's colouring, gills, and anatomical features.

This enamel brooch secures to the reverse via a hinged pin and safety clasp fastening.

This contemporary enamel brooch is hallmarked to the reverse with the maker's mark (A&W), the 18ct gold mark (750), the Birmingham Assay Office mark (anchor) and the date letter for 2001 (b).

This stunning fish brooch is fitted to an antique hinged velvet presentation box with satin and velvet lined interior, securing with a push fit catch.

The interior of the case bears the retailer's mark 'Patronised by H.H. The Late Sultan of Johor, Singapore'.

This charming boxed enamel salmon brooch in yellow gold makes an inspired gift for admirers of unique or whimsical jewellery, nature lovers, or devoted anglers. It's a thoughtful choice for milestone birthdays or retirement celebrations and a distinctive keepsake that invites admiration and sparks conversation.

Date: 2001

This contemporary brooch is superior quality, set with an impressive hot enamel decoration.

The enamel panel is in perfect condition; this piece shows little signs of wear and use, determining the piece has remained securely stored within the presentation box.

The brooch is a superior gauge of gold and is in exceptional condition.

The hallmarks to the reverse of the setting are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of gold.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this stunning antique curiosity.

Length of setting 4.8cm/1.89"

Width of setting 2.5cm/0.98"

Across pin 3.2cm/1.26"

Height of setting 3.89mm/0.15"

11.39 grams