Victorian Atterbury Co. Milk Glass Hand with Dove Covered Trinket Dish Tray this exquisite brooch is composed

this exquisite brooch is composed of thousands of tiny glass tesserae fragments that have been artfully fashioned together to create a beautiful bouquet of forget-me-nots

This expertly crafted 12k gold filled bangle features a roaring lion centerpiece flanked by beautiful art nouveau scroll work

Sometimes these intricately woven pieces were created as love tokens from sweethearts

Otherwise there are no chips or cracks to note

it's no surprise that these beloved animals became immortalized in many jewelry pieces of the era

Victorian Atterbury Co. Milk Glass Hand with Dove Covered Trinket Dish Tray this exquisite brooch is composedDoves have long been held as a token of purity, peace and love, making them a popular motif in love tokens and marriage symbols in the 19th century. The way the hand is gently holding this tiny creature makes us think of the old proverb "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush," meaning the things you already have are more meaningful than the things you might get. Pair those two together and that makes this one sweet and sentimental little piece.