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FS33: Two Day Fine Art Sale

A 19th Century Sapphire and Diamond Bee Brooch

Auction Lot FS33/230

A 19th century sapphire and diamond bee brooch set with rose-cut diamonds, the body with cushion-shaped sapphires and cabochon ruby eyes, the largest sapphire measures approximately 7mm long x 4.5mm wide, wingspan measures 37mm, 4.8gms gross weight.
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A 19th Century Sapphire and Diamond Bee Brooch (FS33/230) offered in our Two Day Fine Art Sale starting on 24th January 2017 at our salerooms in Exeter, Devon.

Lot Description

A 19th century sapphire and diamond bee brooch set with rose-cut diamonds, the body with cushion-shaped sapphires and cabochon ruby eyes, the largest sapphire measures approximately 7mm long x 4.5mm wide, wingspan measures 37mm, 4.8gms gross weight.

Price Realised

£4,300

VAT

VAT on Buyer's Premium

Department

Jewellery and Watches

Fine Art Category

Antique Jewellery

Sale Information

FS33: Two Day Fine Art Sale
Tuesday, 24th January 2017
Wednesday, 25th January 2017

Okehampton Street, Exeter

This lot will be sold after 12:30pm on Tuesday, 24th January 2017 as part of the Watches and Jewellery section of the sale.

Contact

For more information about this particular auction lot, please contact:-

Okehampton Street, Exeter

Telephone: +44 (01392) 413100

Important Notes

Prospective buyers of coloured gemstones should be aware that some stones might have been treated to enhance their colour or clarity. Sapphires and rubies are commonly heat-treated and emeralds are commonly oiled. In the case of heat treatment, this is permanent but can affect the durability of the stones. In the case of oiling, this may need to be redone after a period of years. The international jewellery trade has generally accepted these methods. It is not possible for Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood to obtain gemmological reports on stones offered for sale and so prospective buyers should assume all gemstones have been enhanced by some method.

Weights and measurements are approximate guidelines only, unless otherwise stated to the contrary.

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A 19th Century Sapphire and Diamond Bee Brooch

Auction Lot: FS33/230

A 19th century sapphire and diamond bee brooch set with rose-cut diamonds, the body with cushion-shaped sapphires and cabochon ruby eyes, the largest sapphire measures approximately 7mm long x 4.5mm wide, wingspan measures 37mm, 4.8gms gross weight.

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