Sold for:
$588
$588
Antique 15kt Gold and Gem-set Regimental Brooch, representing the British 14th King's Hussars, centering a rose-cut diamond crowned eagle, ruby and emerald accents, with blue enamel garter motif, with a 14kt gold and bloodstone intaglio seal ring and a 14kt gold and azurite stickpin, lg. 1 1/2 in., size 5. Note: The Hussars, who in 1813 captured the silver chamber pot of one of Napoleon's retinue, were fondly known as the "Emperor's Chambermaids".
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-09-19
