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    Sale 5385

    Jewels at South Kensington Including Fine Hermès Handbags

    London, South Kensington

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    9 December 2008

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    • A Belle Epoque platinum and di
    Lot 251

    A Belle Epoque platinum and diamond cluster rosette brooch

    Price realised

    GBP 4,750

    Estimate

    GBP 4,000 - GBP 5,000

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    A Belle Epoque platinum and diamond cluster rosette brooch
    Designed as a central quatrefoil of diamond circular cluster flowerheads with diamond line border and trelliswork detail, circa 1905, fitted case
    See front cover illustration

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