22nd Jul, 2021 9:30
A Victorian diamond and emerald insect brooch in the form of a fly, the abdomen set with a mixed pear-cut emerald, measuring approximately 10 x 8 mm, the body set with an old mine cut diamond, the wings inset with mixed-cut emeralds and diamonds, (one lacking), screw-mounted onto a brooch setting, wingspan 4.6 cm.
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From a prominent 19th century Northern Irish family, thence by descent.
Sold for £15,500
Condition Report
11.5g
A Victorian diamond and emerald insect brooch in the form of a fly, the abdomen set with a mixed pear-cut emerald, measuring approximately 10 x 8 mm, the body set with an old mine cut diamond, the wings inset with mixed-cut emeralds and diamonds, (one lacking), screw-mounted onto a brooch setting, wingspan 4.6 cm.
Thinking of Selling Jewellery?
From a prominent 19th century Northern Irish family, thence by descent.
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