Tigerlily: At last, I see a brooch similar to the one I have!
About 5 years ago, I found the brooch at a small antique store in Dublin, Ireland. The shopkeeper knew nothing about it, but I bought it anyway. I'm just now finding the right websites to learn more.
I had it appraised in NYC and was told the body was lead and silver with 10kt gold plated and paste diamonds.There are no markings. It's obviously a special piece, so I would love to learn more.
http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ctureid=153118