Lot 56

Marc Paris Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Brooch

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

12 oval cut blue sapphires ranging from approx. 6.5 x 5 to 5.25 x 4.5mm, 48 round brilliant and old European cut diamonds estimated total weight 2.50cts., G-I, VS to SI, hand engraved "Marc, Paris, Depose SSM", with French dog and eagle head hallmarks, platinum and 18kt. white gold, 2 x 1-1/4 in., 17.2 gramsÿ

Provenance: Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, "Stepping Stones", Hot Springs, Virginia

Condition

few sapphires with small chips, few with abrasions, wear and scratches, missing one small diamond
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