Pietra Dura jasper moth brooch c1920
| Current Bid: | £40.00 |
| Bid Increment: | £2.00 |
| Next Min Bid: | £42.00 |
| Buyer’s Premium: | £9.60 |
| Total Amount: | £49.60 |
| Number of Bids: | 3 |
| Location: | United Kingdom |
| Highest Bidder: | User 1360 |
| Auction Start: | 04/11/25 18:20:00 UTC |
| Auction Ending: | 19/11/25 20:00:00 UTC |
| Auction Finished : | 19/11/25 20:00:00 UTC |
LOT NUMBER 1
Pietra Dura jasper moth brooch c1920
This is a very rare pietra dura brooch that features jasper inlay in the shape of a moth. There are three types of jasper finished with malachite inlaid around the edge of the wings. There are also glass beads inset to imitate the typical markings on the wings. The panel is set in rolled gold in a typical rope twist design.| Size: | 49 mm x 40 mm |
| Weight: | 16.7 grams |
| Date: | c1920 |
| Condition: | Good condition generally with slight losses to the malachite edgings which have been restored, see images |
| Estimate: | £100 – 150 |
