16th Nov, 2019 10:00 GMT/BST

Autumn Fine Art Sale (Part I)

 
Lot 244
 

244

An Early 20th Century Diamond Set Regimental Badge, for the Royal Fusiliers (City of London...

An Early 20th Century Diamond Set Regimental Badge, for the Royal Fusiliers (City of London regiment), set throughout with rose cut and eight-cut diamonds and rubies, in the form of a flaming grenade, with a King's crown, and a Tudor rose, within an enamelled band depicting the motto 'HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE', total estimated diamond weight 1.50 carat approximately, measures 3.1cm by 3.8cm see illustration

Sold for £950
Estimated at £600 - £800


 

. The badge is in good condition. It fastens with a pin and visor catch. It bears no hallmark, nor stamps, but in our opinion it would test as gold (possible silver fronting?). Gross weight 11.5 grams. CR made 5th September 2019.

 


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Auction: Autumn Fine Art Sale (Part I), 16th Nov, 2019

Autumn Fine Art Sale (Part I)

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