Sale 7606
London
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11 June 2008
Price realised
GBP 15,000
Estimate
AN ANTIQUE DIAMOND STAR BROOCH The five-rayed star with central diamond cluster and circular-cut diamond in each angle, with loop for suspension, circa 1900, mounted in platinum and gold, 4.8 cm wide
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