Lot 114
  • 114

Diamond brooch, circa 1900

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Diamond, gold
Designed as a bow, millegrain-set with circular-, single-cut and rose diamonds,  maker's mark, later brooch pin with Austrian assay mark.

Condition

Austrian assay marks indicating 18 carat gold stamped on later brooch fitting. Maker's mark stamped on edge of ribbon, right hand side. Central diamond measuring 7.8 x 7.8 x 4.9mm, calculated to weigh approximately 1.60-1.80 carats. Estimated clarity I, estimated colour I-J. Remaining diamonds are bright and lively, estimated clarity SI on average, some I, some with chips and nicks. Mount with normal signs of wear such as scratching and nicking. There are some solder repair visible on bow edges, and to central collet to the reverse, can also be seen from the front. Some patches of discolouration. One edge of bow with soldered barrels to reverse. Brooch pin fitting with some play, closes securely. Overall condition good.
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