Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu

A sapphire and diamond bar brooch, circa 1920, the central circular-cut sapphire set between graduating calibré-cut sapphires, the tapering design bordered throughout with old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum, total diamond weight approximately 1.70 carats, unmarked, with Cartier case, length 6.2cm.
£2,400-£3,000

Formerly the property of Kate (Kitty) Nelke, Countess Kate Apponyi (1893-1977), wife of Count Anton Apponyi (1883-1954) and thence by direct family descent.

According to a verbal report from GCS, the principal sapphire has no indications of heating. Report No: 5783-3291.