£3,400
A large Russian 56 zolotnik (14k gold) gem set figural beetle brooch, with Workmaster mark AT possibly for Alexander Tillander or Alfred Thielemann, in the manner of Faberge, set with modern round brilliant Dutch rose and old-cut diamonds, with high cabochon foil-back garnet and 8.7mm pearl, 87.6mm, 40.2g
All stones present, a few diamonds slightly tinted brown and principal diamond has a large black spot inclusion, brooch fitting working, stamped 56
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