Brooch of the beginning of the XIXth century in yellow gold 18k (750 thousandths) and silver in the floral decoration in the shape of volute. In the center, a mechanical flower that turns around the pivot that is the central diamond. Rose-cut diamonds from Holland and some chips of faceted diamonds. The larger diamonds are set on a typical late 18th-early 19th century ribbed bump. Dimensions : 5,5 x 4,8 cm. Gross weight: 29 g.

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