Impressive antique brooch crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold and silver, depicting a large, finely detailed flying Cockatrice in dynamic motion. Set with approximately 0.98ct of diamonds set into its curved yellow gold tail and silver wing with an old mine cut at its centre, this mythical creature has a roosters head, serpents tail with the wings and clenched talons of a predatory bird.
Measurments: 45mm x 35mm
Total Weight: 19.3gms
SKUC581
A cockatrice is a legendary creature from medieval folklore, typically described as a fearsome hybrid with the body of a dragon or serpent, the wings of a bird, and the head and crest of a rooster. Said to possess a deadly gaze or breath, it was long regarded as a symbol of power, danger, and the supernatural—making it a dramatic and evocative subject for antique jewelry and heraldic art.
