25 avril 2012
A diamond corsage ornament, second half of the 19th century
A diamond corsage ornament, second half of the 19th century. Photo Bonhams
Designed as a floral and foliate spray of old brilliant, rose and cushion-shaped diamonds, the three principal flowerheads en tremblant with central diamonds of brown tint, the leading end articulated and detachable, the terminal in the shape of a flowing ribbon, mounted in silver and gold, separates into three sections of a shorter brooch and two hooked brooches, diamonds approximately 13.50 carats total, principal diamonds untested for natural colour, length 17.2cm, later fitted case. Estimate: £7,000 - 9,000, US$ 11,000 - 14,000
Bonhams. Fine Jewellery, 25 Apr 2012. London, New Bond Street www.bonhams.com
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