Diamond Brooch/Hair Ornament Combination, Carlo and Arthur Giuliano, last quarter/19th Century

Designed as a pair of wings pavé-set with old-mine and rose-cut diamonds, the center set with 2 pear-shaped diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, signed C& AG, brooch pin detachable, together with a hair comb fitting. Accompanied by fitted leather box stamped C. Giuliano, 115 Piccadilly, London.

Artists' Jewellery: Pre-Raphaelite to Arts and Crafts, October 13-17, 1989, Asprey, New York, no. 21.

Good condition with overall surface wear. The 2 pear-shaped diamonds at center bear chips along the girdle; one is eye-visible but not readily apparent. These and the old mine- and rose-cut diamonds are predominantly H-J color, SI clarity. The brooch fitting detaches and there is a separate hair comb included. The gilt-tooled red leather box shows signs of wear and areas of discoloration. There ivory silk lining is signed as described in the catalogue description. The fitted interior is covered with blue velvet.
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.
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A similar Giuliano brooch, designed as paired wings flanking a cabochon sapphire, based on an ancient Egyptian symbol referred to as a "winged globe", is illustrated by Charlotte Gere and Geoffrey Munn, Artists' Jewellery, Pre-Raphaelite to Arts and Crafts, p. 147, pl. 100.  According to the original invoice from Giuliano that accompanied the jewel, which was a gift from the original purchaser to his daughter, its form is emblematic of the month of April.