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Thursday 21 January 2021 | 11:00 | Lots: 354

Lot 381

Lot 381

An early 20th century Art Nouveau platinum and gold plique-à-jour...

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Lot 381

Lot Description

An early 20th century Art Nouveau platinum and gold, green plique-à-jour enamel, amethyst and diamond dragonfly brooch, with ruby cabochon eyes.
May be worn as a pendant.

Estimated total old-cut diamond weight 0.40ct, G-I colour, SI1-P1 clarity.
Length 9.5cms. 22.2gms.
With fitted S.J. Phillips case.


This piece displays the colours commonly associated with the Suffragette movement.

Box: Yes

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

<li>Overall condition good. General light marks and wear. Some soft solder to the side of one of the bottom wings. Possible minor repairs.

<li>Brooch fitting detachable. With hinged suspension loops to either wing. May be worn fitted to a chain and worn as a necklace.

<li>Set predominantly with rose-cut diamonds. Old-cut diamonds to the head and tips of the upper wings.

<li>Diamonds appear bright.<p>

<li>Amethysts are a fairly deep, lightly violet purple hue, well saturated, with good clarity and some typical inclusions.

<li>Amethysts in good condition, with few minor nibbles and abrasions.

<li>Calculated weight of one larger amethyst 8.07cts, based on estimated dimensions of 18.5 by 11 by 7.1mms.

<li>Enamel appears in good condition. Few minor abrasions. One panel to the tip of the upper most left wing appears to have a fine fracture running though.

<li>Rubies appear in good condition, with minor abrasions.

<li>Width 4.8cms.

<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 Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk<p>

<li>Free virtual viewings are available by appointment. Please email hello@fellows.co.uk for more information and to book an appointment.


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