Pigeon MedallionThe Story: Hand engraved medallion with a very finely detailed pigeon standing atop crosshatched grass. This piece is likely a medal from a carrier pigeon competition. Engraving to rear reads RAAPS 1892 Special; I have reached the end of the Google with no answers on what that means! The Details: Tests as 14K gold. No visible hallmarks. Converted from a stickpin. Chain not included. Length: 2. 25cm including bail Weight: 1. 75 grams Condition: Good

I found her in a tiny shop in Edinburgh run by a man whose primary business was porcelain repair

5cm inner diameter

Conversion piece

Late 19th century

9k pendant with two lovebirds perched on top of a spoon

length of chain: 38

spring bolt clasp is likely a replacement

I love banded agate - such a modern-looking stone with its clean white line cutting through deep chocolate brown and black

Seed pearls are well-matched with a silvery hue

Likely a Grand Tour souvenir

some losses to enamel on rear of band

some loss to wax between malachite pieces of border