A 19th century gold, old-cut diamond and green guilloche enamel novelty brooch, designed as a salamander, with ruby cabochon eyes, estimated total diamond weight 1ct, H-I colour, VS2-SI1 clarity, 7cm, 11.2g
£6,500
Overall good condition
Diamonds are very well matched, lively and bright
Rubies are well matched, in good condition
Enamel in good condition, with a few small chips near the edges
One smaller diamond on one leg with small chip to girdle
General tarnishing to reverse, in keeping with age
Nibbles are not visible when the brooch is being worn