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A crescent brooch

Estimate €800–1.200

Description

Gold (800/000), in the form of a lunar crescent.

Set with three small rubies and two old brilliant cut diamonds with a total approximate weight of 0.10ct.

Portuguese work of the 19th/20th century.

(signs of wear)

H.: 3.5 cm

9.1 g

Provenance

Private collection, Porto.

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