Auction Catalogue

27 March 2018

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Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu to include the personal archive of Louis Osman, goldsmith and architect

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№ 231

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27 March 2018

Hammer Price:
£600

An early 20th century amethyst, half pearl and demantoid garnet cluster brooch, the cushion-shaped mixed-cut amethyst within a cluster surround of half pearls with small mixed-cut demantoid garnet points between, mounted in yellow gold, length 23mm. £300-500

The colours green, white and purple (violet) were used during this period as a subtle indication of support for the suffragette movement, meant to represent this initials GWV - Give Women the Vote.