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New York, Grand Havana Room, Apr 25, 2001

LOT 443

Emerald and Diamond Bow BroochBillowing, 3-dimensional design, the borders set with a continuous row of old mine-cut diamonds, the central portions decorated with rose-cut diamonds and faceted emeralds, centering an oval, cabochon-cut emerald, mounted in silver-topped 18K yellow gold, with a detachable pin.With maker's markIt is our expert's opinion that this is an antique bow, circa 1870, with the cabochon-cut emerald most likely added at a later time.