Novelty spider and fly double brooch
Estimate: £400 – £600
Adding a touch of whimsical Victorian-style novelty to our upcoming sale is a striking diamond, sapphire, and ruby spider and fly double brooch, joined by a delicate connecting safety chain.
The larger spider motif features a pave-set abdomen and head with rich blue sapphires and rose-cut diamonds set in silver-topped white metal, accented with high-grade yellow metal legs and ruby-set eyes. The smaller fly motif is similarly gem-set with a central vibrant ruby and rose-cut diamond wings. Both intricate insect figures are mounted onto bar brooches (the later bar marked ‘9CT’), creating a narrative piece of antique-inspired novelty jewellery.
Key Details & Specifications
- Design: Novelty spider and fly double brooch connected by a safety chain.
- Gemstones: Sapphires, rubies, and rose-cut diamonds.
- Metals: Yellow and white metal; later bar brooch marked ‘9CT’, insects in higher-grade yellow metal with white metal settings (untested).
- Gross Weight: 8.15 grams.
- Auction Estimate: £300 – £500
- Auction Date: Live Auction, 21st September
This charming insect brooch will go under the hammer in our Live Auction on 21st September, offering collectors of fine novelty jewellery a delightful and characterful lot.
Accepting Entries for Antique & Period Jewellery
Do you own Victorian, Edwardian, or novel gem-set jewellery you wish to sell? We are actively accepting entries of fine jewellery for our upcoming auctions.
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