Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auctions | Session I

Fri, Oct 2, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 50

Retro Gold Gemstone Brooch

Estimate: $600 - $800

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
mouse sitting on log design, one oval cabochon quartz, five round faceted blue sapphires, oneÿround spinel, engraved on front "J, duP, McC", stamped on back of circle "14K, TC", and with another maker's mark, back of mouse stamped "18K", yellow gold, 1-3/4 in., 20.8 grams; with jewelry box, monogrammed "J.E. d P", 9 x 6 x 3 in.ÿÿÿ - Provenance: Property from a duPont Family Estate, Charlottesville, Virginia

Condition

wear and scratches, areas of tarnish, it appears mouse was later addition to circle brooch; jewelry box does not lock, heavy wear/losses- especially to edges/cornersÿ
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