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New York, Grand Havana Room, Apr 25, 2001

LOT 432

Amusing Antique Natural Pearl, Diamond and Ruby Bee Brooch, circa 1880The body formed from 2 pearls, one roundish and one oval, the wings set with old mine- and rose-cut diamonds, the head set with an old mine-cut diamond and 2 round, cabochon-cut ruby eyes, mounted in silver-topped 18K yellow gold (two small diamonds are missing and the back is missing a portion of one leg).