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Details
An 18th century topaz and diamond brooch
The rose-cut diamond openwork looped ribbon bow surmount centrally set with a square and a circular topaz, with reeded gold leaf accents, suspending a matching pear shaped topaz drop, probably Portuguese, in silver mounts, the topaz with coloured foil backs, later brooch fitting
The rose-cut diamond openwork looped ribbon bow surmount centrally set with a square and a circular topaz, with reeded gold leaf accents, suspending a matching pear shaped topaz drop, probably Portuguese, in silver mounts, the topaz with coloured foil backs, later brooch fitting
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Further details
Cf. Ibid., plate 31, also 'Five centuries of Jewellery' National Museum of Ancient Art, Zwemmer, plate 77 for a similar brooch