A Silver, Yellow Gold, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby and Enamel Double Mourning Brooch, Circa 1760,
Sale 691 - Important Jewelry and Timepieces
Sep 10, 2019
4:59AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$400 -
$600
Sold for $1,375
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Silver, Yellow Gold, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby and Enamel Double Mourning Brooch, Circa 1760,
consisting of a heart shape brooch with blue enamel surmounted with a yellow gold crown containing five round mixed cut rubies and 20 mixed cut diamonds, the silver surround containing alternating old European cut diamonds and mixed cut garnets, together with a curb link chain attaching a clover motif brooch with blue enamel surmounted with a flower motif containing five seed pearls and nine mixed cut diamonds, the reverse with glazed compartment containing a lock of hair.
Heart engraved: June y,1 1760.
12.75 dwts.
Heart engraved: June y,1 1760.
12.75 dwts.
Property from the Margaret A. Cooper Trust, Evanston, Illinois. Sold without reserve to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Condition Report
Please contact the jewelry department at jewelrycr@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.
The heart portion of the brooch measures approximately 1 1/4 inches by 1 1/8 inches. The clover motif portion measures approximately 7/8 inch by 3/4 inch. The chain measures approximately 2 1/2 inches long. There is a small portion on the clover section with loss of the blue enamel. There is some discoloration to the gold on the back of the heart shape portion. Superficial scratches to the metal are consistent with age and wear.
The heart portion of the brooch measures approximately 1 1/4 inches by 1 1/8 inches. The clover motif portion measures approximately 7/8 inch by 3/4 inch. The chain measures approximately 2 1/2 inches long. There is a small portion on the clover section with loss of the blue enamel. There is some discoloration to the gold on the back of the heart shape portion. Superficial scratches to the metal are consistent with age and wear.
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