Styled as a winking cat with one open eye of a bezel-set mandarin garnet and a raised eyebrow of grain-set single-cut diamonds, to a banded colourful body with a bushy tail to the reverse a pin and roll-clasp, length approximately 48mm, width approximately 36mm, gross weight approximately 11.5 grams,
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
XRF tests 9ct, 14ct and some plating with base metal whiskers.
The brooch is in very good condition with the agate eye and body devoid of chips and abrasions. The gemstones are secure in the settings. The banded agate is even and crisp.
The single cut diamonds are devoid of chips and abrasions and are secure in the claw settings.
The metal is in good condition with clear texture in the ears, on the face and tail.
The pin is straight and the roll clasp is secure and tight when closed.
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
Fine Jewels
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8820
6:00pm - 5 October 2026
Hawthorn
VIEWING
ADE: Tues 22 September, 11am - 5pm, 429 Pulteney St, Adelaide
SYD: Fri 25 - Sun 27 September, 11am - 5pm, The Bond, 36-40 Queen Street,
Woollahra
MEL: Fri 2 - Sun 4 October, 11am - 5pm, 2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn
CONTACT
Annie Soust
annie.soust@leonardjoel.com.au
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