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Lot 25 · Jewellery

by Birks, circa 1950

Diamond Double-clip/brooch

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Estimate
£3,000–£5,000 hammer ≈ $3,951–$6,584
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Jewellery, London, Knightsbridge · 15 November 2017
Record ID
TB-2026-1394224
Record
first seen 23 Jul 2026 · updated 23 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Diamond Double-clip/brooch, by Birks, circa 1950. Bonhams, 15 Nov 2017, lot 25. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1394224.

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From the same sale Jewellery · Nov 2017

LotArtistEstimateResult
An emerald and diamond cluster ring £800–£1,200
An emerald and diamond brooch £1,000–£1,500
Two diamond bar brooches (2) Two Diamond Bar Brooches £800–£1,200
A blue zircon and diamond dress ring £1,800–£2,000
A cultured pearl necklace with a sapphire and diamond clasp/brooch £7,000–£10,000
A natural pearl necklace with a diamond and pearl clasp £1,500–£2,000

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