A late Victorian gold, enamel and gem-set bee brooch. The striped black enamel and old-cut...

<li>Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>Two of the bees legs with losses.

<li>Diamonds well matched.

<li>Principal diamonds with small, scattered inclusions, one with small nick and associated abrasion.

<li>Individual size and setting of smaller diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>

<li>Enamel with some deep scratches and nicks.

<li>Length of bee 1.5cms.

<li>Cultured pearl shows slight discolouration.

<li>Later safety clasp added.

<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.<p>

<li>For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Emily Tebbutt at emilyt@fellows.co.uk<p>