Jewellery - 29th October 2015
Lot 1412
The property of a titled Lady. An impressive Victorian natural pearl and diamond brooch
Estimate £50,000 - £70,000 | Hammer £70000
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Description
The property of a titled Lady.
An impressive Victorian natural pearl and diamond brooch, the brooch is centred with an old cushion-shaped diamond which weighs approximately 2.50cts, set within a surround of ten smaller cushion-shaped diamonds and further scroll borders of graduated diamonds, suspending three natural pearl drops. With pendant fitting and detachable brooch fitting. 10cm long. Fitted case.
Accompanied by report number 11693 dated 21st August from The Gem and Pearl Laboratory, London stating that the three loose part-drilled pearls are natural saltwater:
1) A flattened drop pearl, polished around the drill hole weighing 14.97ct, measuring 10.2 - 11.0 x 20.4mm.
2) A drop pearl weighing 10.20ct, measuring 9.6 x 17.1.
3) A drop pearl polished around the drill-hole, weighing 10.00ct, measuring 9.5 - 10.4 x 15.8mm.