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Lot 218 · Vintage & Modern Jewels at South Kensington

A late 19th century diamond brooch

A Late 19th Century Diamond Swan Brooch

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Estimate
£800–£1,200 hammer ≈ $1,252–$1,878
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Vintage & Modern Jewels at South Kensington, London (South Kensington) · 11 November 2008
Record ID
TB-2026-5417541
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Late 19th Century Diamond Swan Brooch, A late 19th century diamond brooch. Christie's, 11 Nov 2008, lot 218. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5417541.

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From the same sale Vintage & Modern Jewels at South Kensington · Nov 2008

LotArtistEstimateResult
A late 19th century diamond brooch A Late 19th Century Diamond Swan Brooch £2,000–£3,000
A diamond set necklace A diamond set necklace £600–£800
An early 20th century amethyst and pearl necklace and earpendants An early 20th century amethyst and pearl necklace and earpendants £400–£600
A pair of diamond and ruby earpendants A pair of diamond and ruby earpendants £400–£600
A diamond single stone ring Diamond Single-stone Ring £1,000–£1,500
An Edwardian diamond cluster ring An Edwardian diamond cluster ring £300–£500

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