ANTIQUE DIAMOND BROOCH, CIRCA 1845

The brooch of floral design set throughout with old mine-cut diamonds, centring on a large blossom mounted en tremblant with an old mine-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.70 carats, framed by buds and leaves, and decorated en pampille with detachable articulated trailing vines and swags of floral and foliate motifs, mounted in silver-topped gold.

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the largest old-mine cut diamond set in the middle of the en tremblant flowerhead is probably of K colour, SI clarity. The other old-cut diamonds are about J to slightly yellowish colours, SI to I clarity, bright and brilliant stones. A few small diamonds may have chipped crowns, which is very common to old diamonds and consistent with their age. The surrounding diamonds together weigh approximately 6.00 carats. All the articulated fringes can be detached to form a simple spray flower brooch. Condition: Signs of solder repair to the reverse, but not seen to the front or when worn. Minor signs of wear and abrasion to the gold mount, which is consistent with age, otherwise in very 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. 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.

Accompanied by a fitted box.