Egyptian Revival, Coral, Enamel and Gem-Set Brooch

Featuring a Nilotic scene of openwork design with four carved coral elephants walking alongside the river set with calibré-cut and buff-top aquamarines, surrounded by enamel and carved green hardstone palm trees, the waterfowl, butterfly and turtle heightened in multi-colored enamel, decorated throughout with flowerheads centered by seven pearls, the pyramids in the distance set with calibré-cut and buff-top emeralds, further enhanced with numerous old European and single-cut diamonds.Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.85 caratsPearls measuring approximately 3.8 mmDimensions 2¼ by 1½ inchesPlatinumAccompanied by GIA report no. 6224632918 stating that the carved elephants are coralCirca 1930Please note this property cannot be shipped internationally due to endangered species materials

Condition Report:
In good condition, the mounting with minor scratches commensurate with wear and age. Mounting tests as platinum. Diamond weight stated in catalogue description approximated using measurements. The diamonds are approximately G-I color, VS-SI clarity. The coral elephants range from medium orange-red to red, one of the elephants with evidence of polyp vessels on the reverse. The aquamarines are medium light blue, eye-clean. The emeralds are medium deep green, slightly included. The pearls are round and silvery white with soft rose and green overtones. The enamel in good condition, with minor loss to two of the palm tree trunks, otherwise intact. Evidence of what may have been a workshop or maker's mark on the pin-catch, but it is too rubbed, therefore difficult to decipher. Accompanied by GIA report no. 6224632918 dated September 30, 2022 stating that the elephants are coral. Please note the pearls have not been tested for natural origin. Please note this property cannot be shipped internationally due to endangered species materials.

Provenance:
Sotheby’s, April 17, 2013, Property from a Distinguished Collection, lot 244