1950s Marcasite Frog Brooch vinaigrette and displaying asterism when moved

and displaying asterism when moved around under light

Originally this would have been worn on the end of a watch chain

and they're resting in foiled closed back settings that reflects light back out through the stones

When he got there

and even features a monastery on the far riverbank

1950s Marcasite Frog Brooch vinaigrette and displaying asterism when movedDATE: Mid Century, circa 1950 Charming mid century frog brooch in silver and set with marcasite. The form is particularly attractive, one leg slightly extended and millegrain ridges down its back. The toes and fingers are long and, naturally, webbed, and it's set with red paste gemstones as eyes. STONES Marcasite & red paste MEASUREMENTS 4. 0 x 3. 1cm WEIGHT 4. 6g MARKS No marks present, tests as silver CONDITION Excellent