A late Victorian gold, ruby and diamond dragonfly brooch. The old-cut diamond and vari-shape...

<li>Overall condition good to fair. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.<p>

<li>Wings have been repaired/re-attached.

<li>Some replacement gems.

<li>Replacement brooch fittings.

<li>Diamonds bright and mostly well matched.<p>

<li>Estimated total old-cut diamond weight 0.50ct, smaller old-cut diamonds vary in colour, one noticeably tinted light brown.

<li>Cut and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents total carat weight estimation.<p>

<li>Diamonds with few, varied, scattered inclusions.

<li>Rubies well matched deep medium slightly purplish red hue, typical inclusions.<p>

<li>Rubies showing minor abrasion with small nibbles to facet edges, one with small, noticeable chip.

<li>The US prohibits the importation of items containing rubies or jadeite originating in Burma. For your convenience we have applied this notice to lots which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma, or those of indeterminate origin. Please be advised that inability of a purchaser to import any such item into the US or  elsewhere will not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.<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>