Victorian Rock Crystal Quartz, Diamond, Ruby, Mo

Victorian Rock Crystal Quartz, Diamond, Ruby, Mother-of-Pearl, Platinum-Topped Gold Brooch Stones: Reverse carved and painted rock crystal quartz intaglio; mother-of-pearl tablet backing; rectangular step-cut rubies weighing a total of approximately 0.75 carat; rose-cut diamonds Metal: Platinum-topped 18k gold Theme: Tabby; cat Gross Weight: 14.60 grams Diameter: 1-1/4 inches HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Diamonds:
Avg Color: J-K-L
Avg Clarity: SI
Shape(s): Rose
Count: 1 - 25

Colored Gems:
Type(s): Rock Crystal Quartz, Mother-of-Pearl, Ruby
Shape(s): Intaglio, Tablet, Rectangle
Count: 1 - 25
Avg Quality: Good

Metals:
Platinum-Topped Gold

Overall Condition: Good
Condition Notes: Here kitty, kitty, kitty... this reverse carved and painted cat is so life-like! A rock crystal quartz intaglio, carved and painted from behind, which gives the kitty cat a 3-dimensional quality. Unmarked, tests 18k and platinum. Completed by pinstem and C catch. Minor scratches to the surface of the rock crystal quartz. Circa 1870.
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