GOLD, FEATHER AND DIAMOND BROOCH, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Designed as a stylised dandelion seed head, accented with rose-cut diamonds and decorated with small sections of ostrich feather to a polished stem, seed head detachable, French assay and maker's marks.

Stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold, and Depose for copyright to the underside of pin. Several feathers a little bent and damaged but the effect of movement is still present. Diamonds bright and lively. Several seed stems bent and one seems to have broken off, one a little loose, could benefit from professional attention. Detaches easily from stem. Top of stem a little tarnished could benefit from a careful clean. Rotating Safety catch. Fragile. In good condition.
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