Sale 8532
London, South Kensington
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12 October 1999
Price realised
GBP 1,380
Estimate
A 19th Century diamond and ruby heart brooch, the simplified heart shape of entwined rows of rubies and diamonds, and with central ruby to the top and base, in silver and gold, and with hinged suspension loop. See plate 13
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Islamic Art specialist Behnaz Atighi Moghaddam on a magnificent garment that would have been worn by a member of the royal inner circle