English c.1890 pearl cat brooch in 10k gold with playful pose

This brooch from late Victorian England, circa 1890, is crafted in 10k gold (confirmed gold content: 41.86%) and set with a pearl.

The piece features a lively three-dimensional kitten with finely rendered facial features and fur details. Captured mid-play as it paws at a pearl, the design perfectly conveys the kitten’s mischievous spirit and endless curiosity.

But this little cat isn’t just catching a pearl—it just might be catching your heart, too!

The brooch is in good antique condition, showing normal signs of oxidation and wear. The reverse is stamped “9ct,” and testing confirms a gold content of approximately 41.86% (around 10k). As condition assessments are subjective, please click and enlarge our photos to examine more detailed condition aspects as part of your evaluation.