August Fine Jewels
August Fine Jewels
Collection of Margaret Jonsson Rogers
Seaman Schepps
Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Clip-Brooch
Lot Closed
August 31, 05:03 PM GMT
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Designed as a turtle, the shell composed of variously-cut sapphires, the head, legs and tail set with round diamonds, completed by two cabochon ruby eyes.
- Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.45 carats
- Length 2½ inches
- Signed Seaman Schepps with maker's mark, numbered 16737
- 18 karat yellow and white gold
- Gross weight approximately 26 dwts
- Accompanied by a signed box
For a brooch of identical design, see Seaman Schepps, A Century of New York Jewelry Design by Amanda Vaill and Janet Zapata, p. 125.