Fine Jewellery - 27th October 2016
Lot 1793
An impressive gem-set and diamond butterfly and flower corsage
Estimate £10,000 - £15,000 | Hammer £14000
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Description
An impressive gem-set and diamond butterfly and flower corsage, mid-20th century. The yellow gold butterfly mounted en tremblant and set with topaz, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds with cabochon ruby eyes. The main body of the brooch set with a wild rose mounted en tremblant and pave-set with diamonds. Suspending a detachable articulated section of foliage pave-set with diamonds in silver and gold. 17cm longest.
For similar brooch, see plate 204, David Bennett & Daniela Mascetti, Understanding Jewellery.