Victorian 18k Gold Sea Lion Brooch souvenir Milton went blind mid-way through

Milton went blind mid-way through his career

Dating from the mid-Victorian era

I desire to express my sympathy and my admiration of the splendid fighting qualities which they have exhibited throughout these trying operations

78ct Old Mine Cut Diamond - J-SI1

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Victorian 18k Gold Sea Lion Brooch souvenir Milton went blind mid-way throughDATE: Victorian, c. 1900 One of the weirdest pieces of jewellery we've owned for a while an antique sea lion brooch in 18k gold with a black grey cat's eye chrysoberyl belly. It's beautifully made, with fine textured "fur" and whiskers, and a natural pose. Dating from the turn of the 20th Century, we'd never seen one quite like it. STONES Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl MEASUREMENTS Height: 3. 8cm WEIGHT 11. 6g MARKS No marks present, tests as 18k gold