THREE ANIMAL BROOCHES (3)

THREE ANIMAL BROOCHES 1st: Gem-set cat brooch Rhodonite cabochons Brilliant-cut synthetic rubies Length 3.3cm 2nd: Bird brooch Black and polychrome enamel Partial French workshop mark French assay mark Length 4.5cm 3rd: Tortoise brooch Articulated head Circular-cut rubies Length 3.0cm Total weight approx. 28.0g (3) Footnotes: OVERALL CONDITION 1st: Overall in good condition with minor surface wear and discolouration to the unhallmarked metal, stamped '18k' (testing as 18ct gold). 2nd: Enamel to the wing with two chips (doesn't go through to gold, only visible in strong light). Red enamel of eye with one small chip (doesn't go through to gold, only visible in strong light with magnification). French assay marks to body and pin (testing as 18ct gold). 3rd: Overall in good condition. The unhallmarked metal stamped 750, Italian assay mark (testing as 18ct gold). Two eye visible scratches to underneath of tortoise body, and minor surface wear. GEMSTONES 1st: Rhodonite of deep reddish pink hue with black natural inclusions, some of which surface reaching. Synthetic ruby eyes bright, lively and well matched. 3rd: Ruby eyes well matched, bright and lively. This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our gemmologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing