RUSSIAN, ANTIQUE, TURQUOISE AND DIAMOND HORSESHOE BROOCH
Sale 1029 - Important Jewelry
May 17, 2022
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$1,000 -
$2,000
Sold for $3,750
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
RUSSIAN, ANTIQUE, TURQUOISE AND DIAMOND HORSESHOE BROOCH
Containing 17 oval cabochon turquoise and numerous old mine and rose cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.30 carats total. Mounted in yellow gold. 1 3/8 x 1 5/8 inches.
Stamp: (Russian hallmark)(French import hallmark)(French hallmark).
Gross weight: 7.85 dwt.
Stamp: (Russian hallmark)(French import hallmark)(French hallmark).
Gross weight: 7.85 dwt.
Property from a Private Chicago Estate
Condition Report
Measurements: The brooch measures approximately 1 3/8 by 1 5/8 inches.
Overall Condition: There are four rose cut diamonds missing. The French hallmark on the pin back is for 18 karat gold and the Russian hallmark is for 14 karat gold. There is discoloration to the gold and there are three small holes in the gold common with age and wear.
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