Gold and diamond brooch and earclips, circa 1890

The brooch designed as a 'fleur-de-lys' set with 73 old European-cut, old mine-cut and round diamonds weighing approximately 6.00 carats, the scrolls accented with white enamel, mounted in gold signed T.K. possibly for Thomas Kirkpatrick, the earclips designed as flowerheads set with numerous old mine-cut diamonds weighing approximately 4.00 carats, mounted in silver and gold, backs added later, one diamond missing.

BROOCH: Diamonds are approximately H-K color and SI-I clarity. Considerable damage to enamel and some discoloration to the gold, but in good condition overall. EARCLIPS: Diamonds are approximately I-K color and SI-I clarity, one diamond missing.
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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Thomas Kirkpatrick emigrated to New York from Scotland sometime in the latter part of the 19th century.  Known for fine-quality jewelry, his shop was first situated in the elegant Waldorf Astoria hotel.  In 1928, the business was take over by his grandson who ran the company until his death in 1980.