196
A floral diamond brooch
Estimate €850–1.300
195
An "en tremblant' pendant/brooch
Estimate €400–700
Description
In silver (833/000) and gold (800/000).
Designed as a large bow with three flowers, the central one mounted 'en tremblant'.
Set with one possibly natural (untested) slightly baroque pearl (~8.1–9.0 mm), rose-cut diamonds and 17 single and brilliant cut diamonds with a total approximate weight of 0.48 ct.
Detachable pin.
Porto hallmark in use from 1938 to 1984 and maker's mark of Alexandre Pinto da Silva (reg. 1919).
(signs of wear, two small rose-cut diamonds missing)
H.: 4.8 cm
11 g
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