Two diamond bird brooches,, circa 1890
Two diamond bird brooches, circa 1890
1st: Designed as a bird in flight, the body, wings and tail set with rose-cut diamonds, the eyes set with circular ruby cabochons, 2nd: Designed as a grouse, the body and wings set with old brilliant-cut diamonds, the eye highlighted by a circular ruby cabochon, both mounted in silver and gold, lengths: 1st 3.5cm, 2nd 2.9cm (2)
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Two diamond bird brooches, circa 1890
1st: Designed as a bird in flight, the body, wings and tail set with rose-cut diamonds, the eyes set with circular ruby cabochons, 2nd: Designed as a grouse, the body and wings set with old brilliant-cut diamonds, the eye highlighted by a circular ruby cabochon, both mounted in silver and gold, lengths: 1st 3.5cm, 2nd 2.9cm (2)