Lot 169
The large insect having seven oval cut sapphires set to the body, with rose and old European cut diamonds set to the body, wings and legs, finished with ruby set eyes, all mounted gold.
Estimate $5,000 - $7,000
With French marks. This piece also has a loop fitting so can be worn as a pendant. Brooch fitting can be unscrewed and removed from the piece. Some minor repair has been done to the front legs of the bug with evidence of solder to the underside. Stones are all well matched. Measures top andante to down 38.0mm from wing tip to wing tip 61.7mm. Total weight 23.53gms.
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Jewels
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8156
6:00pm - 5 September 2016
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra
VIEWING
Sydney 27-28 August 10am-4pm
Melbourne Wednesday 31 August 9am-8pm
1-2 September 10am-4pm
3-4 September 10am-5pm
CONTACT
Alana Misson
alana.misson@leonardjoel.com.au
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