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A late 19th-early 20th century gem set butterfly brooch, the wings composed of glazed butterfly wings, to a old brilliant-cut diamond set thorax and abdomen, rose-cut diamond set head and antennae and ruby eyes, mounted in 15ct gold, reverse hallmarked for London 1889, bearing maker’s mark ‘S&C’ and engraved ‘Breveté dans tous les pays’ - patented in all countries, wing span 78mm. £300-£500------For more information, additional images and to bid on this lot please go to the auctioneers website, www.dnw.co.uk
Condition Report: The butterfly wings are in quite good condition given age, silvery in colour with flashes of violet/pale blue - a few small marks and spots. The glass is moulded to fit. The diamonds and rubies are bright and lively, a little wear to the collet settings of the rubies. The body is mounted in 15ct gold and silver, the wings in 15ct gold, mounts show slight surface wear only. Gross weight 22.2gm.
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A late 19th-early 20th century gem set butterfly brooch, the wings composed of glazed butterfly wings, to a old brilliant-cut diamond set thorax and abdomen, rose-cut diamond set head and antennae and ruby eyes, mounted in 15ct gold, reverse hallmarked for London 1889, bearing maker’s mark ‘S&C’ and engraved ‘Breveté dans tous les pays’ - patented in all countries, wing span 78mm. £300-£500------For more information, additional images and to bid on this lot please go to the auctioneers website, www.dnw.co.uk
Condition Report: The butterfly wings are in quite good condition given age, silvery in colour with flashes of violet/pale blue - a few small marks and spots. The glass is moulded to fit. The diamonds and rubies are bright and lively, a little wear to the collet settings of the rubies. The body is mounted in 15ct gold and silver, the wings in 15ct gold, mounts show slight surface wear only. Gross weight 22.2gm.
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