AGE OR ERA: True antique / vintage jewelry item - guessing late 1800's to earliest 1900's - Victorian era
MARKINGS: None that I could find
METAL / MATERIAL: Brass with a lovely patina that only time and use can provide and a very light silver toned wash or plating can be spotted in areas
CLASP / CLOSURE: Oversized spring ring clasp
MEASUREMENTS: Neat heavy twisted rope chain is aprox 32" long and over 1/4" wide. Attached cross pendant about 3 1/2" long x 2 1/2" wide
WEIGHT: x
TESTING: x
U.S. RING SIZE: x
ANECDOTAL, METAPHYSICAL, &/or LORE: Swallows mate for life and always return to their nests after time away, which symbolizes ones love for their sweetheart, when given as a gift. Swallow pieces were wildly popular and often given as wedding gifts or exchanged between bride and groom in those times and were worn by both men and women. A lovely sentiment that still holds meaning and value today
JUST FOR FUN - AI DESCRIPTION - (GENERATED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE): This exquisite antique brass necklace features a beautifully crafted cross with a swallow bird and lily of the valley flowers, making it perfect for Easter, church, Christmas, graduation, anniversary, wedding, and any special occasion. The necklace is 32 inches long and has a rope chain type with a spring ring closure. The vintage Victorian style pendant is oversized and handmade, with intricate details that add to its beauty. It's a unique piece of jewelry that will make a statement and inspire with its inspirational and religious themes. The necklace is suitable for both men and women and is an original piece made of high-quality brass.
CONDITION: Great vintage condition - no damage or quirks found to mention. All hardware in good working order. All metal work intact, right down to the delicate looking tail of the swallow bird. Please study all photos to self-form an opinion of condition and gain additional item insight that only viewing photos can provide. A fantastic find in an excellent state of preservation.