24th Aug, 2023 9:30
The August Jewellery, Watches & Silver Auction
Two amethyst fichu pins and a micro portrait brooch; including a fichu pin set with oval-cut amethyst in a foiled-back cut-down collet, within a frame of split pearls, fitted with tube hinged pin and C-catch, unmarked yellow metal testing 14ct, 2.5 cm in length, weighs 7.2 grams; the other fichu pin features an elongated cushion-cut amethyst, set within a chased and repoussé floral surround, brooch fittings to verso, gilt, 2.0 cm long; together with a brooch with a micro portrait of Aphrodite/Venus riding her chariot that is drawn by doves, flanked by two round onyx panels, in brass setting and fittings, 6.9 cm long. (3)
Sold for £260
Two amethyst fichu pins and a micro portrait brooch; including a fichu pin set with oval-cut amethyst in a foiled-back cut-down collet, within a frame of split pearls, fitted with tube hinged pin and C-catch, unmarked yellow metal testing 14ct, 2.5 cm in length, weighs 7.2 grams; the other fichu pin features an elongated cushion-cut amethyst, set within a chased and repoussé floral surround, brooch fittings to verso, gilt, 2.0 cm long; together with a brooch with a micro portrait of Aphrodite/Venus riding her chariot that is drawn by doves, flanked by two round onyx panels, in brass setting and fittings, 6.9 cm long. (3)
