23rd Mar, 2019 10:00 GMT/BST

Spring Fine Art Sale (Part I)

 
Lot 107
 

107

^ An 18 Carat Gold 1960's Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Novelty Bird Brooch, by Cartier, modelled...

An 18 Carat Gold 1960's Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Novelty Bird Brooch, by Cartier, modelled as a long tailed bird perched on a branch, with textured feathers, an oval cabochon ruby eye, a cluster of round cabochon emeralds and a round brilliant cut diamond to the branch, estimated diamond weight 0.05 carat approximately, measures 4cm by 4cm, in a fitted Cartier case see illustration

Sold for £3,600
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000


 

. The brooch is in good condition. Signed 'CARTIER' hallmarked with maker's mark 'JC', London, 1962 and stamped 'L6985'(?). Gross weight 12.7 grams. CR made 20.02.19.

 


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Auction: Spring Fine Art Sale (Part I), 23rd Mar, 2019

Spring Fine Art Sale (Part I)

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