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ANTIQUE, DIAMOND FLORAL BROOCH
Estimate: $1,500-$2,500
Sold
$1,900
Timed Auction
Jewelry Through the Ages: Georgian to Modern
Description
ANTIQUE, DIAMOND FLORAL BROOCH
Old mine, old European, and single cut diamonds weighing approximately 6.50 carats total, mounted en tremblant. Silver-topped yellow gold. 2 3/8 x 1 3/8 inches.
Gross weight: 12.35 dwt.
The French phrase en tremblant means to shake or tremble. The Victorians mounted flowers on spring wires to allow for natural movement of the flower, replicating a blossom in a light breeze.
From the Private Collection of Merle Reskin
Condition
Overall Condition: Scratching, wear, and discoloration to metal consistent with age and use. Acid test indicates silver-topped 14 karat gold. Diamond Characteristics (graded insofar as mounting permits)Color: G-J.Clarity: SI-I.Any information appearing in the Condition Report should be treated as opinion and is provided as a courtesy. Freeman’s | Hindman is not responsible for any discrepancies, errors, or errors of omission. Please contact jewelrycr@hindmanauctions.com to request a Condition Report, if none is provided, or to request additional information or photographs of this lot. All lots are sold “AS IS”.
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