Fine Jewellery - 27th October 2016
Lot 1791
A Victorian diamond and gem-set insect brooch
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1100
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Description
A Victorian diamond and gem-set insect brooch, the naturalistically formed insect with pavé-set diamonds overall and a cabochon emerald body, with ruby eyes, set in silver and gold. With detachable gold legs and brooch fitting.
Provenance: From the estate of Deborah, the late Duchess of Devonshire (1920 - 2014)