11th Aug, 2019 13:00

The Jewellery Auction

 
Lot 48
 

FLAG OF THE CITY OF LONDON BROOCH

FLAG OF THE CITY OF LONDON RED GEM SET AND DIAMOND SHIELD BROOCH,
early twentieth century, the square red gems forming the cross, surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds to the shield, the diamonds totalling approximately 1.30 carats, with rose coloured dagger motif to the top left quarter, 38mm high, unmarked, 7.2g

 

Bidders must assume that diamonds and coloured gem stones (including ruby, emerald, sapphire, peridot, aquamarine) may have undergone a form of treatment unless otherwise stated. It should not be assumed that any diamond or coloured gem is untreated or is natural, unless accompanied by a gemmological laboratory certificate (which would be mentioned in the description). McTear’s will only describe gold/platinum/silver as such when a full UK standard set of hallmarks is present on the object. Other marks such as foreign import stamps will be noted in the description. As required by the Auctioneers Scheme, 20% vat will be applied to the hammer price on the sale of loose stones, which applies to diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires and those lots are marked with **.  

 

Sold for £550
Estimated at £400 - £800


Condition Report

In generally worn condition.
Metal generally scratched and discoloured.
Red gems generally cracked, chipped and abraded.
Diamonds of a good white colour.
Typical small black and white specs visible under magnification.
All stones intact.
Clasp secure.

 
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