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Rare and Important Arts & Crafts Plique-a-jour Enamel and Gem-set Brooch,
C.R. Ashbee, executed by A. Gebhardt and W. Mark, c. 1902
The plique-a-jour shorebird on a grassy mound with topaz eye among bezel-set moonstones and flexibly-set freshwater pearls, gold and silver mount
3 3/8 x 4 1/4 in., (with antique pin stem, evidence of prior comb findings).

Skinner, Boston
Sale 2375 Sept 18, 2007 Lot 612
Estimate $50,000-75,000
Sold $165,500

This is not as magnificent as the Lalique plique-a-jour. Its more crafty and cute. I love the wiry detail on the base. Interesting piece by a decorative artist rather than a jeweller.