Sunday, April 27, 2008

butterfly in a box

Butterfly brooch
Mappin & Webb 15k yg, diamond and butterfly wing brooch with ruby glass eyes and butterfly wings set behind shaped glass, with Hungarian import marks in original box. Engraved 'Brevete dans tous les pays'. London, 1912. 21 gs. GW. 1 3/4" x 3"

Rago Great Estates Lambertville, New Jersey
Antiques, Asian, Jewelry Auction, Dec 8th, 2007
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for $3,000

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