Lot 21

A charming 19th century multi-gem set brooch/pendant,

Auction: 28 May 2008 at 12:00 BST
£4,800
Description
designed as a swooping bird, set throughout with graduated old mine cut diamonds, the outstretched wings tipped with borders of cushion cut sapphires, the body additionally set with two large circular cut bright red garnets, with circular cut ruby cabochon set eyes and a large collet set old European cut light yellow diamond to the head, also suspending a baroque pearl from the beak, with detachable brooch fitting and hinged suspension hoops
Dimensions
4.5cm x 5.5cm, principal diamond approximately 6.3mm x 5.8mm diameter
