Victorian miniature bee brooch in gold and silver, the wings laid in iridescent enamel over an engraved ground, the thorax pavé set with old cut diamonds.
The body and legs are modelled in gold, the thorax set in silver to whiten the diamonds in the manner of the period, and two round rubies form the eyes.
Dimensions -
Size: 1.6 x 2 cm
Weight: 2.7 g
Specifications -
Metal: Gold and silver
Period: Circa 1880s
Diamonds -
Cut: Old cut
Total carat weight: 0.60 ct
Rubies -
Cut: Round
Number: Two, the eyes
Weight: 0.02 ct each
Condition :
Very good antique condition.
Victorian miniature bee brooch in gold and silver, the wings laid in iridescent enamel over an engraved ground, the thorax pavé set with old cut diamonds.
The body and legs are modelled in gold, the thorax set in silver to whiten the diamonds in the manner of the period, and two round rubies form the eyes.
Dimensions -
Size: 1.6 x 2 cm
Weight: 2.7 g
Specifications -
Metal: Gold and silver
Period: Circa 1880s
Diamonds -
Cut: Old cut
Total carat weight: 0.60 ct
Rubies -
Cut: Round
Number: Two, the eyes
Weight: 0.02 ct each
Condition :
Very good antique condition.
