Lot 381
An early 20th century Art Nouveau platinum and gold, green plique-à-jour enamel, amethyst and...
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Lot 381
An early 20th century Art Nouveau platinum and gold plique-à-jour...
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
Condition Report
<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>
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