Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Standing Horse Brooch Maker A&W Birmingham Hallmarked Circa 1950s

This is not simply a brooch. It is a sculpture in gold. This pre-loved vintage 9ct yellow gold standing horse brooch is a remarkable piece of mid-century British craftsmanship — a fully three-dimensional standing horse rendered in extraordinary detail, from the texture of the coat and the definition of the musculature to the fine detailing of the mane and tail. At 11.99g of solid 9ct yellow gold, it has a weight and presence in the hand that speaks immediately to the quality of its making.

Maker-marked A&W and Birmingham hallmarked circa 1950s, this brooch was made at a time when British goldsmiths were producing figural jewellery of real artistry and ambition. The standing pose — the horse at rest, alert, poised — is captured with a naturalism that goes far beyond the decorative, and the warm richness of the 9ct yellow gold gives the piece a glowing, burnished quality that catches the light beautifully from every angle. Yes, this is real gold, fully hallmarked by the Birmingham Assay Office and confirmed as genuine 9ct yellow gold with a 375 purity mark.

At 11.99g this is a substantial piece — heavy with gold and history in equal measure. A brooch of this weight and craftsmanship would be exceptionally expensive to commission new today, and the combination of solid gold, a named maker and a Birmingham hallmark makes it a genuinely collectable item as well as a wearable one. It arrives in excellent condition, the detail crisp and well preserved, the gold warm and richly coloured throughout.

Whether you are a lover of equestrian jewellery, a collector of vintage gold, or simply someone who appreciates extraordinary craft, this pre-loved 9ct gold horse brooch is a once-in-a-while find. Beautifully gift wrapped and ready for its next chapter.

Is this real gold? Yes. This brooch is fully hallmarked by the Birmingham Assay Office and carries the 375 mark, confirming it is genuine 9ct yellow gold. The hallmark is struck on the brooch alongside the maker's mark A&W.

Is this brooch second hand? Yes — this is a pre-loved vintage 9ct gold brooch, Birmingham hallmarked circa 1950s. It is offered in excellent condition with all detail crisp and intact.

Is this a collector's piece? Yes — a solid 9ct yellow gold figural brooch of this weight, detail and quality, with a named maker's mark and Birmingham hallmark, is a genuinely collectable item sought after by both jewellery lovers and gold collectors alike.

How is the brooch fastened? The brooch is fitted with a traditional pin and clasp fastening on the reverse, standard for brooches of this era and suitable for attaching to lapels, scarves, coats and knitwear.