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Antique Silver, Rose Gold & Cat's Eye Quartz Bee Brooch - France - Circa 1870's
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Antique French silver topped 18K rose gold bee brooch (possibly by Alphonse Auger - Place des Victoires, Paris) - featuring exceptional Cat's Eye Quartz round and oval cabochons for the head and body (approximately 7 mm. Diameter x 7 mm. High = 2.45 carat weight and 10 mm. Long x 10 mm. Wide x 7 mm. High = 5.01 carat weight - total of 7.46 carat weight) - total of 18 old cut diamonds (14 on the two sets of wings, 3 on the collar separating the head from the body and one at the nose) - natural cabochon ruby bezel set eyes - original extended pin with tube hinge and double hook - completely hand made - finest French quality workmanship with classic details and a warm aged patina - gold acid tested - inventory number to the back - unsigned - France (Paris) - circa 1870's.
Excellent antique condition - all original - minor scuffs and scratches - no loss - no damage - signs of age and use - ready to wear.
Size / Dimensions - Medium - 1 1/8" (3.0 cm.) x 1 1/4" (3.2 cm.) x 1/2" (1.3 cm.) Deep (Over-all).
Weight - 7.75 Grams.
- Metal:Rose Gold,Silver
- Stone:Diamond,Quartz,Ruby
- Stone Cut:Cabochon
- Weight:7.75 g
- Dimensions:Width: 1.13 in (28.71 mm)Depth: 0.5 in (12.7 mm)Length: 1.25 in (31.75 mm)
- Style:Victorian
- Place of Origin:France
- Period:Late 19th Century
- Date of Manufacture:1870-1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chatham, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3276217998682
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