Sale 4984
London, South Kensington
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7 March 2006
Price realised
GBP 660
Estimate
Three 19th century gem-set brooches Comprising: an amethyst, citrine and garnet brooch of pansy design; an amethyst and half-pearl cluster; and a brooch of stirrup design with old brilliant-cut diamond horseshoe detail, one diamond deficient See front cover illustration for part lot (3)
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