Lot 540 , An Edwardian gold and silver, rose cut diamond, white opal and ruby set butterfly brooch,

An Edwardian gold and silver, rose cut diamond, white opal and ruby set butterfly brooch, width 43mm, gross 13.2 grams, with later? attachment to convert to hair ornament.
Estimate £500-700

Largest ruby has a small chip towards the edge. Some minor surface abrasions to the opals, commensurate with age and some use. Overall condition is otherwise good.


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Sold for £460