$13,640
TIFFANY & CO. DIAMOND AND RUBY AIGRETTE BROOCH, ca. 1870. Star ornament and trembling plumes in the form of a sarpech (turban ornament) with Burmese rubies (GIA report #5131848260 identifies principal ruby: 5.45mm x 5.70mm cushion, transparent red natural Burma origin, no indications of heating) approx. 6 cts. TW, rose and old mine cut diamonds, approx. 7.5 cts. TW. Marked Tiffany & Co. on removable brooch appliance, evidence of old restoration. 14k and silver: 23.5 dwt. (36.7 gs.), 3 3/4" x 2"
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2011-12-04