PROPERTY OF A DISTINGUISHED COLLECTOR
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An Antique French Diamond, Ruby, Gold, and Silver-Topped Gold Brooch
Circa 1870
Old-mine-cut diamonds and rose-cut diamonds, total approximately 6.40 cts.
Round cabochon ruby
French hallmark, DEPOSE
18K yellow gold and silver, length approximately 1 3/4 inches
Literature: For sketch of similar item
Cf. page 225 Cartier Jewelers Extraordinary by Hans Nadelhoffer, 1984.
Estimate
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $10,080