A Victorian Peacock in Diamonds, Brooch or Hair Comb, circa 1860 to 1870

Victorian peacock jewel, circa 1860 to 1870, with a detachable mounting so it can be worn either as a brooch or as a hair comb. Caught mid display, the tail reads as a fan of rose cut diamonds and senaille chips, pricked with red and green accents, with faint traces of blue enamel still visible, and finished with a lustrous pearl drop. A charming piece of period theatre, with the slightly puzzling history of later fittings and alterations at the back. Attributed to Gustave Baugrand, unconfirmed.