Sale 23FJ04 | Lot 1110

White Gold, Diamond, Cabochon Sapphire and Ruby Flag Brooch

Catalogue: Fine Jewelry & Luxury Handbags
White Gold, Diamond, Cabochon Sapphire and Ruby Flag Brooch

Lot Details

Lot 1110
White Gold, Diamond, Cabochon Sapphire and Ruby Flag Brooch
Rectangular buff-topped rubies and sapphires, 26 round diamonds ap. 1.00 ct., small single-cut diamonds ap. 1.60 cts., reverse with plaque noting 'AB Z 1792', ap. 6.6 dwts. With box noting 'Launching of the Cargoliner Toreador, 24th April, 1954', signed Bonebakker Amsterdam.

Provenance: Brooch given to recipient who christened the cargoliner Toreador on 24 April 1954, as noted on original case. The ship was built by Nederlandsche Dok en Scheepsbouw Maastschappij (NDSM), Amsterdam.




Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Sold for $1,512 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Tests as 14 kt.

Rubies: bright pinkish-red, cleanish to slightly included, translucent, good polish.

Sapphires: medium deep slightly violetish blue, slightly included, translucent, good polish.

Diamonds: I-J-VS-SI.

Diameter 1 5/8 inches.


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Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Sold for $1,512 (includes buyer's premium)

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Fine Jewelry & Luxury Handbags

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