Herbarium No.
005
Scientific Name
AESCULUS hippocastanum
Common Name
Horse chestnut or Conker tree
Type
Brooch and ring
Place
Made in France
Date
Approximately 1880
Collected by
Unknown maker, hallmarked with Tête d’aigle: French essay mark 18 ct gold and Bigornes
Material
Old mine cut diamond 0.15 ct and rose-cut diamonds, 750/1000 gold
Size
26,6 x 23,5 mm
Total Weight
9,4 grams in total
Condition
Good
Price
Sold
Diamond set 18 crt gold leaf from a Horse-chestnut or Conker tree, with 19th-century French hallmarks on the detachable brooch fitting. Gold 750/1000. Old mine cut and rose-cut diamonds. The screw fitting for the brooch is original and the extra 18 crt gold ring is contemporary.