A French Belle Epoque carved yellow gold brooch, with an articulated pearl drop to base and neo-classical embellishments including swags, greek key motifs and central carved eagle surmounting a single claw-set old brilliant-cut diamond, dimensions approximately 4cms in height and 3.5cms in width, c1890, Bentley & Skinner Compendium of Fine Jewels 1999, item 15, gross weight 8 grams.