Novelty spider and fly double brooch
Sold for £650
We are delighted to announce fantastic results from our 21st September Live Auction, where our charming diamond, sapphire, and ruby spider and fly double brooch soared past its pre-sale expectations to achieve a hammer price of £650!
This Victorian-style novelty piece—featuring a pavé-set sapphire and diamond spider linked by a delicate safety chain to a gem-set fly—captured the imagination of several online bidders. The competitive bidding quickly spun a web of interest that pushed the final price well beyond its £300–£500 estimate.
Lot Overview & Specifications
- Design: Antique-style spider and fly double brooch with connecting safety chain.
- Gemstones: Sapphires, rubies, and rose-cut diamonds.
- Metals: Yellow and white metal; later bar brooch marked ‘9CT’, gross weight 8.15g.
- Pre-Sale Estimate: £300 – £500
- Hammer Price Realised: £650
Accepting Consignments for Antique & Novelty Jewellery
Unique and characterful period jewellery continues to see strong demand in the auction room. We are actively accepting consignments of fine, antique, and novelty jewellery for our upcoming specialist sales.
Contact our valuation team today for a complimentary appraisal and find out what your treasures could realise at auction.
