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Victorian Diamond & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

Victorian Diamond & Enamel Butterfly Brooch

$4,400.00

Description

DATE: Victorian, c.1880

An incredible antique butterfly brooch dating from the latter half of the 19th century. It's French, set with old and rose cut diamonds, and finished in striking red, black, and cream coloured enamel. The craftsmanship is exceptional, modelled in 18 karat gold with an incredibly fine gold seam between the vitreous red and cream enamel sections. 

STONES 

4.06mm Old European Cut Diamond

Rose Cut Diamonds

MEASUREMENTS 

4.3 x 2.5cm

WEIGHT 

11.1g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 18k gold

CONDITION 

Good, a couple of areas of enamel loss at the tips of the wings

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