£2,000 - £3,000
A rare Antique Georgian diamond and enamel 'Bird Of Paradise' brooch, circa 1750, set throughout with rose-cut diamonds and polychrome enamel feathers, with closed-back settings, unmarked mount tests as silver and gold, 69.3mm, 16g
All stones present, diamonds are relatively bright and lively particularly the principal diamond which measures ~ 7.75 x 6.45 x 1.9mm, several chips and losses to enamel particularly on blue feathers, the top feather tip on right-hand side is bent down behind the other feathers, the mounts have general wear and abrasions alongside some solder repairs visible on the back, brooch fitting has been renewed, unmarked
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Free Registration
27.6% inc VAT*
Flat Fee Registration
24.00% inc VAT*