£6,000
A VICTORIAN DIAMOND SHAMROCK BROOCH, CIRCA 1880
the three old-cut diamonds, cut down collet set, within pear-shaped borders set with graduating old brilliant-cut diamonds, entwined by diamond set scrolling ribbon detail.
Mounted in silver and gold
Brooch pin fitting
Unmarked
Measures 2.4cm x 3.2cm
Total weight 12.8gms
Largest diamond approximately 7.1mm x 8.2mm
Principal diamonds estimated weight 1.50ct, 1.34ct, & 1.32ct
Largest with surface reaching fracture under claw
Estimated colour H-J
Estimated clarity SI-I2
All with uneven girdles and with abrasions.
Total estimated diamond weight 6.96ct
Despite clarity the brooch is an impressive show
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
30% inc VAT*
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33.6% inc VAT*