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Lot 28

DIAMOND SET FLORAL BROOCH/PENDANT/HAIR ORNAMENT, CIRCA 1890

11 December 2025, 10:30 GMT
London, New Bond Street

£10,000 - £15,000

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DIAMOND SET FLORAL BROOCH/PENDANT/HAIR ORNAMENT, CIRCA 1890

The flowerhead with a central old brilliant-cut diamond, the petals pavé-set with similarly-cut diamonds, issuing further old brilliant-cut diamonds via radiating knifewire stems, mounted in silver and gold, central diamond approximately 2.75 carats, remaining diamonds approximately 10.00 carats total, detachable en tremblant brooch fitting and hair pin fitting, length 4.5cm, fitted case by R&W Sorley, 1 Buchanan St, Glasgow

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Robert and William Sorley were a renowned Glasgow jewellery and silversmith's firm. Established in 1840, the company made fine jewellery, silver and watches for many of the city's nobility, aristocracy and leading residents, as well as producing items for private and civic commissions. The firm made multiple items presented to her Majesty the Queen during official visits to the city. R&W Sorley was one of the largest and most influential high-class jewellery establishments and the quality of their work is shown in the lots 28 and 29.

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