Antique Silver 'Ellen' Name Brooch, Birmingham 1894 Mid Century The heron stands in its

The heron stands in its characteristic wading posture

which is not uncommon for unmarked silver of this period and origin

scrolled shoulders set with graduated cabochon turquoise

tapering form

Antique Silver 'Ellen' Name Brooch, Birmingham 1894 Mid Century The heron stands in itsA well made antique silver name brooch, hallmarked Birmingham 1894, with the name "ELLEN" in raised lettering set within a navette shaped cartouche with arrow point terminals at each end and a fine milgrain and hatched border running the full perimeter. The elongated navette form gives this brooch a sleek, pointed profile that distinguishes it clearly from the more common oval or rectangular name brooches of the period more directional in feel and