A well-made late-20th-century silver owl brooch with character. Sparkling red garnet eyes and marcasite detailing. The silver is finely textured across the wings and face in a crisp feather pattern. One central marcasite on the tail is missing or may never have been set – priced accordingly. Stamped 925 for sterling silver on the reverse.
Originally the sort of piece sold in jewellers and gift shops in the 1980s–90s - a characterful brooch used on lapels, scarves, coats and knitwear. Today the combination of darkened silver, bright facets, and garnet-red eyes gives it warmth against charcoal, navy, forest green, or cream knitwear.
Type: Owl brooch
Material: Sterling silver, marcasite, garnet
Mark: 925
Era: c.1985–1995
Weight: 9.2g
Size: 3.3 × 2.1 cm
Condition: Good; one marcasite missing/ never set on centre tail feather; vintage patina retained.
✨ Coat lapels
✨ Autumn/winter knitwear
✨ Collectors of figural silver
✨ A characterful gift
Will be sent in a soft pouch ready to gift or wear.
**Any boxes in photos are for display only**
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• Vintage - light age/wear expected.
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• Vintage - cannot be replaced once sold.