CIRCA 1880 Gold 750/1000th and silver 800/1000th brooch composed of 3 articulated elements with foliage decoration, the most important decorated with a rose hip flower. The whole dressed with diamond roses, punctuated with a few old-cut diamonds in claw setting. It is accompanied by its brown morocco case from the house of ''AUGER Joaillier, Paris'' monogrammed MP under a countess crown, concealing 3 metal hairpin systems and a smaller brooch in gold 750/1000th and silver 800/1000th to carry the rosehip separately Total gross weight : 35,10 g. L. : 15.5 cm. 6 in. approximately Small wear Expert : Xavier Lafosse - Cabinet Vendôme Expertise

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