Executed with exceptional engraved detail for feathers and a ruby set eye.
The brooch is signed Hermes Paris and numbered 25729.
It has a double pin closer and one pin fits into a trombone clasp.
I was told this piece was purchased in the 1950s but it can date before that.Measurements: (approx.)
2 1/4” long by 1 1/2” tall
Weight: 16.5 grams
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Hallmarks: fully hallmarked with No. 25729 / HERMÈS PARIS / EAGLES HEAD / and marks on pinsSymbolic Meaning of the Stork:
The stork is considered a regal creature with many symbolic meanings.
Apart from symbolizing the birth of a newborn it also represents
Renewal, Provision, Motherhood, New Birth, Creativity, Longevity, Prosperity
Protection, Purity, Fidelity
Good luck - in Asian cultures

In China the stork represents good fortune and good luck and it’s very often featured in their art. It also represent luck in business and family because storks are considered super-clever and very resourceful when it comes to getting what they want.