Thursday 14 September 2017 | 11:00 | Lots: 374

Thursday 14 September 2017 | 11:00 | Lots: 374

Lot 108

Lot 108

A late Victorian diamond and plique-a-jour enamel dragonfly brooch.

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Lot 108

Lot Description

A late Victorian diamond and plique-a-jour enamel dragonfly brooch. The circular and rose-cut diamond body, with circular ruby cabochon eyes and plique-a-jour enamel wings. Principal diamond estimated 0.35ct, I-J colour, P1 clarity. Length 4.3cms. Weight 4.9gms. With Maison Mertens case.

Box: Yes

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

<li>Overall condition fair. Surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and dents in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>Re-enameling has probably been carried out.

<li>Some wear/loss of enameling to wing edges.

<li>One wing appears to have been damaged and has some movement.

<li>Diamonds fairly well matched.

<li>Principal diamond bright and lively.<p>

<li>Principal diamond assessed within the limitations of the setting.

<li>Rubies medium pinkish-red, well matched.

<li>Stones in good condition with minor abrasions.<p>

<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>

<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>



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