Sale 1163
London
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27 November 2013
Price realised
GBP 3,250
Estimate
A PEARL AND DIAMOND NOVELTY BROOCH Modelled as a whale, the blister pearl head with emerald single-stone eye, to the reeded body and pavé-set brilliant-cut diamond tail, circa 1960, 4.9cm long
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Please note this pearl has not been tested for natural origin
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