John Donald 1928–2023 Brooch
Caption Brief:
1968
18k yellow gold, carved rubellite
2 w × 2 l in (5 × 5 cm)
Signed 'JEC Co. 16918' with maker's mark for John Donald and United Kingdom hallmarks (18k yellow gold, London, 1968).
This work was designed and produced by John Donald and later retailed by J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Provenance: Important Private Texas Collection
Condition: Good condition with normal signs of wear. The rubellite is a saturated pinkish red hue with good transparency. It shows surface abrasions/chips typical of age and/or wear, but this does not affect the durability, wearability, nor beauty. Gross weight 16.6 dwts.
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Caption Brief:
1968
18k yellow gold, carved rubellite
2 w × 2 l in (5 × 5 cm)
Signed 'JEC Co. 16918' with maker's mark for John Donald and United Kingdom hallmarks (18k yellow gold, London, 1968).
This work was designed and produced by John Donald and later retailed by J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Provenance: Important Private Texas Collection
Condition: Good condition with normal signs of wear. The rubellite is a saturated pinkish red hue with good transparency. It shows surface abrasions/chips typical of age and/or wear, but this does not affect the durability, wearability, nor beauty. Gross weight 16.6 dwts.