Vintage Attwood and Sawyer (A&S) large rhinestone lion brooch - signed, 22ct gold plated, unusual ruby red rhinestone eyes pinchbeck This is a lovely Egyptian

This is a lovely Egyptian revival piece

the quality is excellent

delicate cameo carving in a stunning brooch that is just over inch in diameter

This was influenced by the need for base metals for the war effort when the US joined WWII in the 1940s

This is a lovely example of this type of brooch in such an unusual and striking colour

Vintage Attwood and Sawyer (A&S) large rhinestone lion brooch - signed, 22ct gold plated, unusual ruby red rhinestone eyes pinchbeck This is a lovely EgyptianVintage Attwood and Sawyer large rhinestone encrusted 22ct gold plated lion brooch with clear rhinestones across the mane and around the nose, with large ruby red marquise cut rhinestones for eyes. The gold plate on the face is beautifully textured to show fur. This striking piece is a well known but harder to find example from these top quality makers. Most have either very pale yellow rhinestones or clear rhinestones across the whole face and mane