Fine Jewellery - Day One - 9th July 2025

Lot 249

An early 20th century ruby, sapphire and diamond brooch

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £1008

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Description

An early 20th century ruby, sapphire and diamond brooch, in the form of an aeroplane, set with sapphire, rubies and diamonds in yellow gold, length 2.9cm

Provenance: Richard (Dickie) Frewen Martin, O.B.E., D.F.C., & Bar A.F.C. (1918-2006), Royal Air Force fighter pilot ace during the Second World War and test pilot, and thence by descent