$4,700
18kt Gold, Gem-set and Diamond Brooch, designed as two carved green and yellow tourmaline cockatoos with circular-cut diamond eyes seated over a bezel-set oval cabochon tourmaline and coin with classical male head within a circular frame inscribed "400 BC Arcadius", full-cut diamond and white cultured pearl accents, signed Gage for Elizabeth Gage, English hallmarks. Note: This item was previously auctioned by Christie's, "Magnificent Jewels", no. 9024, April 4, 1999, lot 473.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2003-03-18