Victorian 15ct Gold Brooch of a Grouse

The grouse is the national game bird of Scotland.  Shooting of grouse dates back to 1853  after the railways allowed easier access to the moors. It is a popular sport as grouse are difficult to shoot and can get up to speeds of 70 miles an hour. This 15ct gold brooch is a wonderful representation of a healthy grouse with fine engraving on the feathers and cabochon ruby set eyes on both sides. It was made circa 1880.