Sale 9613
London, South Kensington
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13 November 2013
Price realised
GBP 1,500
Estimate
A hardstone and diamond brooch Modelled as a snowdrop, the carved white chalcedony flowers to nephrite jade caps and leaves and rose-cut diamond stem, 6.4cm long
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