7th Jan, 2017 9:00 GMT/BST

Country House Sale

 
Lot 28
 

28

A diamond and gem set enamelled bird brooch, of abstract form and enamelled in tones of orange...

A diamond and gem set enamelled bird brooch, of abstract form and enamelled in tones of orange and blue, with a round cut ruby eye and eight-cut diamond accents, modelled on a branch set with two round cut emeralds, measures 5cm by 6cm (a.f.)

Sold for £400
Estimated at £250 - £350


 

The top section of the bird's beak is broken off and one leaf section is bent forward. The enamel is patchy but appears intact. The pin has been repaired. It is stamped '750' and in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; total estimated diamond weight 0.14 carat approximately, colour H/I/J, clarity SI1/SI2. Gross weight 23.4 grams. CR made 22nd August 2016.

 


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Auction: Country House Sale, 7th Jan, 2017

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