An unusual Victorian Wishbone brooch.
 
This lovely novelty brooch designed as a wishbone is finely set with rose-cut diamonds and small rubies within a rubover setting. The wishbone would have been given as a lucky symbol in an era when novelty jewellery was very popular.  
 
The brooch is beautifully made in 15 carat gold and has a metal pin to the reverse.
 
Era: Victorian, 1839 - 1901
Measurements: Total diamond weight estimated 0.35carats;
Total ruby weight estimated 0.45carats;
Brooch 2.8cm in length it weighs 2.2grams
Hallmarks: Unmarked, tests 15ct gold