Lot 310 , A Victorian garnet and diamond brooch, late 19th century

A Victorian garnet and diamond brooch, late 19th century

A Victorian garnet and diamond brooch, late 19th century, designed as a beetle, a carved garnet forming its wing cases, its body set with rose-cut diamonds, and cabochon ruby eyes, on a bar brooch, mounted in silver and gold, length 5.3cm
£150-250

Condition:
One leg and one antenna broken, one rose-cut diamond deficient, typical tarnish to silver. Base metal pin.

Sold for £220