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Lot 31 · Knightsbridge Jewels

Circa 1880

Diamond Serpent Brooch

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Estimate
£1,500–£2,000 hammer ≈ $1,979–$2,638
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Knightsbridge Jewels, London, Knightsbridge · 26 November 2025
Record ID
TB-2026-164978
Record
first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Diamond Serpent Brooch, CIRCA 1880. Bonhams, 26 Nov 2025, lot 31. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-164978.

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Diamond Serpent Brooch, CIRCA 1880. Bonhams, 26 Nov 2025, lot 31. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-164978.

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From the same sale Knightsbridge Jewels · Nov 2025

LotArtistEstimateResult
Natural Pearl Necklace £3,500–£4,500
Circa 1890 Diamond Necklace £4,000–£6,000
Circa 1910 Sapphire And Diamond Bar Brooch £1,000–£1,500
Cartier: Diamond-Set 'C de Cartier' Necklace £8,000–£12,000
Cartier: Diamond-Set 'C de Cartier' Bracelet £2,000–£3,000
Ruby, Moonstone and Diamond Ring £2,500–£3,500

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
Diamond Serpent Brooch circa 1890 $2,093 Bonhams, Mar 2018
Diamond Serpent Brooch Circa 1880 Bonhams, Jan 2026
Diamond Necklace Collier Diamants Bonhams, Nov 2025
Diamond Bracelet Mid 20Th Century Bonhams, Sep 2021
Sapphire And Diamond Ring Bague Saphir Et Diamants Bonhams, Jan 2026
Sapphire And Diamond Ring Circa 1930 Bonhams, Jul 2023
Emerald And Diamond Ring by Wempe Bonhams, Nov 2019
Sapphire And Diamond Ring Sapphire and Diamond Ring Christie's, Apr 2026

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