COLLECTION OF GEM-SET AND DIAMOND BROOCHES, LATE 19TH AND EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Comprising: one designed as a hinged butterfly, its wings set with circular-, single-, rose-cut diamonds, calibré-cut rubies and onyx; another embellished with floral and foliate motifs, set with circular-cut diamonds; one applied with a bow motif set with seed pearls; another decorated with a stylised insect, its body accented with rose-cut diamonds and circular-cut rubies, one seed pearl deficient; and one similarly decorated with a stylised insect set with a circular-cut garnet within surrounds of seed pearls, one seed pearl deficient.

Butterfly: diamonds bright and lively, onyx well polished, good movement in spring fitting. Floral brooch: Mounted in silver and gold. Bright, lively diamonds, pin fitting a little bent, traces of dirt to reverse could benefit from a professional clean. Bow brooch: a little twisted, tarnish visible to pin especially on reverse, could benefit from a professional clean. Insect brooch: set with synthetic rubies of slightly purplish red hue, medium saturation. Mounting and pin a little bent. Traces of lead solder to the legs, visible from the front. Please note this piece does not have seed pearls. Circular insect brooch: garnet a rich brownish red hue of moderately strong saturation, seed pearls graduated in size, well matched, the right hand seed pearl eye a little damaged, as stated in the cataloguing one seed pearl from thorax is deficient. Mount with scratches consistent with age and wear. Collection in overall good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Pearls untested.