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THREE 19TH CENTURY TORTOISESHELL, GOLD FILIGREE AND GEM-SET BROOCHES
Comprising: a gold mounted butterfly with chain swags and a heart shaped drop set with turquoise, rubies and red glass; a Maltese cross with filigree overlay and pearl detail suspending an openwork pendant partly detached; and a stylised flowerhead brooch with filigree overlay and central blister pearl collet (3)
Comprising: a gold mounted butterfly with chain swags and a heart shaped drop set with turquoise, rubies and red glass; a Maltese cross with filigree overlay and pearl detail suspending an openwork pendant partly detached; and a stylised flowerhead brooch with filigree overlay and central blister pearl collet (3)
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. 'The Art of the Jeweller. A Catalogue of the Hull Grundy Gift to the British Museum', H.Tait, ed., London 1984, pl. 24 no. 515 for a mid 19th century butterfly brooch of similar design