the wings pierced and set with lines of graduated cushion cut diamonds, tapering diamond line thorax and abdomen, a faceted circular ruby to each eye, the body cut down set, collet set the remainder, mounted in silver and gold, approximately 21.80cts of diamonds in all, together with a fitted case Wingspan 7.8cm / 3 1/16''
Height 5.2cm / 2 1/8'' Weight: 31.5g
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,
19th century rose cut diamond, ruby and yellow sapphire hand brooch, c.1890, modelled holding the single cushion cut yellow sapphire between thumb and forefinger,