Circa 1890 A rare demantoid green garnet diamond and ruby sa...
Hammer
£4,800
Circa 1890
A rare demantoid green garnet diamond and ruby salamander brooch, mounted in silver and gold.
The salamander realistically modelled, the body centred with a line of bright green demantoid garnets. With old-cut diamond surround and demantoid garnet legs, cabochon ruby eye (one cabochon ruby deficient and one small demantoid garnet deficient).
Dimensions: Approx. 6 cm. (L)
Total weight: Approx. 9.46 g.
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Hammer
£4,800
Circa 1890
A rare demantoid green garnet diamond and ruby salamander brooch, mounted in silver and gold.
The salamander realistically modelled, the body centred with a line of bright green demantoid garnets. With old-cut diamond surround and demantoid garnet legs, cabochon ruby eye (one cabochon ruby deficient and one small demantoid garnet deficient).
Dimensions: Approx. 6 cm. (L)
Total weight: Approx. 9.46 g.
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