Lot 500
An early 20th century silver and gold, diamond and gem-set novelty brooch. Designed as a diamond...
Thursday 17 April 2014 | 11:00 | Lots: 514
Lot 500
An early 20th century silver and gold, diamond and gem-set novelty brooch. Designed as a diamond...
Lot 500
Lot Description
An early 20th century silver and gold, diamond and gem-set novelty brooch. Designed as a diamond point cat with ruby eyes, playing with a pearl, to the angular panel mount. Pearl untested for natural origin. Length 5.1cms. Weight 6.9gms.
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The lot is in good overall condition with light scratches in keeping with general wear. Minor discolouration. Foreign assay marks to clasp and pin. Fittings possible replacements. The diamonds appear bright and well matched, estimated total diamond spread weight 0.40ct, which is no indication of the total diamond weight. Individual diamonds too small to accurately assess colour/clarity grades. Please see important notices for purchasers in the catalogue and on our website for Coloured Gemstones. Pearl untested for natural origin. The pearl is semi-baroque with creamy white hue. Minor wear. Typical surface blemishes. Rubies well matched with purplish red hue.
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