Sale 9886
London, South Kensington
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13 July 2004
Price realised
GBP 836
Estimate
An Art Deco jade, diamond, onyx and cultured pearl brooch the central circular jadeite plaque carved to depict flowers and foliage, the border set with cultured pearls, the terminals each set with a line of brilliant-cut diamonds between onyx batons, circa 1925. See plate 6
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