A diamond and pearl ribbon bow brooch, c.1915, the finely pierced lace bow set throughout with rose cut diamonds, old single cut diamonds and seed pearls, untested, two pearls lacking, into a similarly set articulated ribbon. A central knife edge drop with diamond accents and a bouton pearl. Pin, 'C' clasp and safety catch to verso. Tested as approximately 18ct gold and platinum. 65mm x 74mm. 27.82g Condition Report: Two pearls deficient; to one side of centre and to top left lower loop. Two pearls with drill hole to top. A few small areas of dirt to settings. Visible by 10x magnification. Excess glue to the underside of a few pearls. Visible by 10x magnification. Clasp secures.

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