17th Nov, 2022 9:30
Van Cleef & Arpels - 'Butterfly clip' brooch set with grey mother-of-pearl and diamonds, in form of a stylised butterfly, four mother-of-pearl panels as wings, set in an openwork mount, with nine graduated brilliant-cut diamond accents pavé-set at the abdomen, fitted with double pin stem and one trombone clasp, with French eagle head assay marks (indicates 18ct), and maker's mark 'Sté LFV', approximately measures 48.6 x 41.7 mm, accompanied with a pistachio-coloured branded box with mirror compartment and outer case, total weight of item 21.6 grams.
RRP £12,900
The brooch was presented to the vendor's family by Princess Haya bint Hussein, after facilitating the birth of Sheikha Al Jalila bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the first child of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Princess Haya bint Hussein in 2007. The vendor's family also delivered the second child of the couple, Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 2012.
Sold for £4,100
Condition Report
The internal layer of the box is in bad condition and peeling off.
Van Cleef & Arpels - 'Butterfly clip' brooch set with grey mother-of-pearl and diamonds, in form of a stylised butterfly, four mother-of-pearl panels as wings, set in an openwork mount, with nine graduated brilliant-cut diamond accents pavé-set at the abdomen, fitted with double pin stem and one trombone clasp, with French eagle head assay marks (indicates 18ct), and maker's mark 'Sté LFV', approximately measures 48.6 x 41.7 mm, accompanied with a pistachio-coloured branded box with mirror compartment and outer case, total weight of item 21.6 grams.
RRP £12,900
