circa 1925, seven whistle cut diamonds, graduating in size, round brilliant cut diamonds, black enamel eye, wings, and tail tips, red enamel beak, stamped "11725, 3595", French platinum hallmark, no maker's mark, 2-1/2 x 1-7/8 in., 11.4 g
Provenance: The Estate of Sylvia and Richard Garrett, Maryland
Note: A Janesich brooch of similar design is illustrated in Jeweled Menagerie: The World of Animals in Gems, by Suzanne Tennenbaum and Janet Zapata, pg. 85.
Signed Janesich crane brooch sold at Sotheby's New York, Magnificent Jewels, December 9, 2015, lot 360, for $17,500
Signed Janesich crane brooch sold at Christie's New York, Magnificent Jewels, October 24, 1996, lot 404, for $18,400
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