Christie’s roundel
Lot 138

AN ANTIQUE NATURAL PEARL, DIAMOND AND ENAMEL BROOCH

Closed10 June 2009

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GBP 37,250

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AN ANTIQUE NATURAL PEARL, DIAMOND AND ENAMEL BROOCH
The bouton-shaped pearl weighing 28.87 carats within an old-cut diamond flowerhead surround to the diamond-set foliage and entwined enamelled serpents, one holding a drop-shaped pearl weighing 24.85 carats, circa 1890, 11.0 cm long, with French assay mark and maker's mark, in fitted case
Accompanied by report Nos. 52118 and 52119 dated 27 August 2008 from the Swiss Gemmological Institute (SSEF) stating that the pearls were found to be natural saltwater pearls

Specialist note

Cf. Diana Scarisbrick, Chaumet Master Jewellers since 1780, Alain de Gourcuff, 1995, page 135