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Description

the thorax and abdomen set with graduated pearls, each wing set with two sapphires, twelve rose cut diamonds and three rubies, the head with ruby eyes and fixed bale in between long antennae, length 3.3cm, wing span 4.5cm, detachable pin and hook brooch fitting, unmarked, tested as a 9ct gold mount with silver and 18ct gold settings and a 15ct gold pin, weight 15.4g

Condition report: In overall very good condition. All stones present and secure within the settings. Very minor chipping to stones, only visible under a 10X loupe and consistent with age. The pin opens and closes positively with no sign of strain.

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