Rare Victorian Mouse Brooch

C.1884. A truly unique and whimsical Victorian mouse brooch. The four mice, finely crafted in 18k yellow gold, are all in different postures with their tails swaying beneath a branch, and they have rose-cut diamond eyes. The reverse of the brooch displays the English registry number '193307', corresponding to the year 1884. This piece is in excellent condition. The reference images show circa 1880s Victorian mouse jewelry by Thornhill & Co. from The British Museum. Size: Approximately 34mm at front (without the bar pin) + 22mm (measured at the highest) Weight: 9.73 grams