A Group of Brooches

the first jabot pin designed as an arrow set with rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately .50 carat, mounted in platinum, signed Cartier, numbered 4899. The second platinum stickpin designed as a jockey on a horse set with rose-cut diamonds and highlighted with enamel. The circular gold brooch centering a pearl and set with rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately .10 carat. The fourth designed as a platinum bar brooch set with calibré-cut rubies weighing approximately 1.80 carats, alternating with old mine-cut diamonds weighing approximately .90 carat. The fifth brooch designed as an openwork target centering an old European-cut diamond weighing approximately .45 carat, accented by smaller old European-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.25 carats. 5 pieces.

All pieces are in good condition overall unless otherwise noted. ARROW: The diamonds are approximately I-K color and SI-I clarity. Signed Cartier on the jabot pinstem and numbered on the clutch. Circa 1910, 1 7/8 x 1/4 inch. JOCKEY: significant enamel damage and loss to the jockey, especially at the knee and cap. Diamonds are of decorative quality and the sapphire in the eye is medium blue. Circa 1915. Fitted with a modern gilt metal clutch. With scratch numbers 2272 1320 on reverse of horse's flank; 1½ inches x 3/4 inches. SMALLER CIRCULAR BROOCH: Of platinum topped gold on a ground of frosted glass, the center pearl (please note the pearl has not been tested for natural origin) measuring approximately 2.9 mm, set with 13 rose-cut diamonds weighing approximately .10 carat are of decorative quality. 1 inch diameter, circa 1910. BAR PIN: Set with 18 old mine-cut diamonds weighing approximately .90 carat, which are approximately I-J color and VS-SI clarity. The 18 rubies are a bright medium pinkish red color and are lightly to moderately included, with abrasions to the surface and facet junctions on most of the stones. Circa 1930. Dimensions approximately 3 3/4 x 1/8 inches. TARGET: Diamonds are approximately H-I color and VS-SI clarity. Circa 1915. Diameter approximately 1 3/8 inches.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.