19th century diamond set bird-of-paradise jewel, c.1880, with comb fitting for wear in the hair, the exotic bird naturalistically modelled with wings and tail raised,
with head and long beak looking upward left, the tail feathers all stood up behind, pave set throughout with old brilliant, cushion, single and rose cut diamonds, cabochon ruby eyes, the fan tail further embellished by five knifebar wires each hung pendant style at intervals with articulated diamonds, the gold feet below hinged and grasping crossed S scrolls motif, open collet set in silver and gold, the comb fitting detachable, approximately 22cts of diamonds in all Length 8.8cm / 3�''
Width across wings 4.3cm / 1�''
Width across tail fan 6.2cm / 2 3/87'' Weight: 49g
Antique diamond, pearl and purple enamel pansy brooch pendant, American c.1895, to the middle an old European round brilliant cut diamond of approximately 0.75ct,
19th century nine stone vari-colour gem brooch, c.1830, of oval form, central sapphire to a surround including sapphire, ruby, catseye, hessonite garnet, aquamarine and amethyst,
Late 18th century garnet collet suite, c.1800, comprising a necklace with pendant; pair of bracelets; pair of pendant earrings; a coronet shaped brooch converting to hair comb; three line brooches; a round cluster brooch and a twin circular cluster fastener jewel,
19th century diamond set bird-of-paradise jewel, c.1880, with comb fitting for wear in the hair, the exotic bird naturalistically modelled with wings and tail raised,