Fine Jewellery - 27th April 2017

Lot 1693

A gem-set brooch attributed to Dorrie Nossiter

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £800

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Description

A gem-set brooch attributed to Dorrie Nossiter, set with a central moonstone cabochon amongst further moonstones, sapphires, lapis lazuli and pearls in carved foliate silver and gold surround. 8cm long.

Accompanied by purchase invoice from Tadema Gallery dated 1998.

Literature:

Jewelry & Metalwork in the Arts and Crafts Tradition, Elyse Zorn Karlin, 1993, page 85.

Silver Jewelry Designs, Nancy N. Schiffer, 1996, page 101.