(Fine Jewellery, Watches and Designer Handbags - Two Day Sale, 11th June 2019)
A Victorian diamond set brooch/pendant, c.1890,
with a later conversion to a brooch. An old European cut diamond in a cut down collet at the centre, with a pierced petal surround, claw set with old Swiss cut diamonds, with a row of radiating blade edge bards, each one culminating in an old Swiss cut diamond, in a cut down collet. An open surround of fleur-de-lys, grain set with diamonds to an articulated diamond set spray bale, with a later brooch fitting. Tested as approximately sterling silver, backed in 15ct gold, with later rhodium plating. A case by 'Edward & Sons Ltd. Buchanan Street, Glasgow'. 50 x 33mm, 12.89g
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A Victorian diamond set brooch/pendant, c.1890,
with a later conversion to a brooch. An old European cut diamond in a cut down collet at the centre, with a pierced petal surround, claw set with old Swiss cut diamonds, with a row of radiating blade edge bards, each one culminating in an old Swiss cut diamond, in a cut down collet. An open surround of fleur-de-lys, grain set with diamonds to an articulated diamond set spray bale, with a later brooch fitting. Tested as approximately sterling silver, backed in 15ct gold, with later rhodium plating. A case by 'Edward & Sons Ltd. Buchanan Street, Glasgow'. 50 x 33mm, 12.89g