Lot 3112 , A gem-set and diamond brooch, early 20th century, designed as a bee, its wings set with rose-cut diamonds, its thorax a cushion-shaped sapphire, its abdomen a cabochon quartz cat's eye, with cabochon ruby eyes, to a gold

A gem-set and diamond brooch, early 20th century, designed as a bee, its wings set with rose-cut diamonds, its thorax a cushion-shaped sapphire, its abdomen a cabochon quartz cat's eye, with cabochon ruby eyes, to a gold bar brooch set with a pearl, length 5.1cm, pearl untested, gross weight approximately 4.5 grams, case stamped Carrington & Co., the case inscribed in gilt tooling 'TO KATE TERRY, A SMALL TOKEN OF SINCERE AFFECTION FROM GERALDINE GOULD. 1920.'

The inscription on the box possibly refers to Kate Terry (1824-1924), an acclaimed Shakesperian actress, sister of fellow actress Ellen Terry, and grandmother to actor and theatre director John Gielgud.
£300-500

Condition:
Spots of solder to reverse, minor wear typical of age, otherwise generally in good condition, pearl untested. Possibly earlier than box, may be late 19th century.

Sold for £400