Lot 77

Two Gemstone Brooches, Attributed to Edward Everett Oakes

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

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open scrolling work with leaves, three faceted oval peridot, two mabe pearls, accented with 14 seed pearls, unmarked, tested 18kt. yellow gold, 1-1/4 in. length, 12.4 g; circular open scrolling work with leaves, accented with eight faceted round blue sapphires, unmarked, tested 18kt. yellow gold, 1-1/8 in. diameter, 6.7 g

Provenance: The Collection of Clare and Jared Edwards, West Hartford, Connecticut

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Condition

peridots have chips and abrasions from normal use and age, sapphires have some wear seen under magnification, some inevitable scratches and verdigris to metal from use and age

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The Collection of Clare and Jared Edwards, West Hartford, Connecticut