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