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LOT 650
15th May 2024
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LOT 650
A gold, diamond, ruby and varicoloured enamelled brooch, designed as an owl, with circular cut ruby set eyes, otherwise mounted with circular cut diamonds to the flowerhead shaped eye surrounds, detailed 'Kt18', weight 35.9g, width 3cm, length 6.5cm. Provenance: formerly the property of Lady Esther Ellerman (1910-1985), wife of Sir John Reeves Ellerman, 2nd Baronet (1909-1973), who was a shipowner, natural historian and philanthropist. He was the only son and heir of the shipowner and investor Sir John Ellerman, 1st Baronet, believed to be the richest man in England in his day. Gifted to the current vendor's grandmother, thence by descent.
Hammer price: £1,600
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