GROUP OF THREE GEM-SET BROOCHES

Comprising: one designed as a ladybird decorated with green guilloché enamel, single-cut diamonds, signed VCA; one designed as a cat with gem-set eyes, nose and bow, signed Fred, Paris and a cricket brooch applied with green enamel, a circular-cut ruby eye and single-cut diamonds.

Ladybird: signed VCA 18K for 18 carat gold, Ialy. Enamel with surface nicks, diamonds bright. Tarnish to underside, could benefit from a careful professional clean. Rotating safety catch to pin. Cat : Stamped with partial French assay marks. Eyes probably chrysoberyl, well matched. One turquoise a little discoloured greenish blue. Cricket:Stamped Corletto, 18K for 18 carat gold, Italy. Ruby a pinkish red hue, diamonds bright, safety catch to pin. Collection in 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."