A collection of nine gem set, pearl and gold brooches, 19th and 20th century

Comprising: a diamond bar brooch, 1900s composite, composed of two ribbon tied tassels set with circular-cut and rose diamonds; a rock crystal, ruby and diamond brooch, 1890s, composed of a rock crystal cabochon applied with a ruby and diamond fly, one diamond deficient, one paste replacement; a garnet and cultured pearl brooch of wreath design; a cultured pearl brooch, of wreath design; a cultured pearl and zircon brooch, of star design; a half-pearl and turquoise brooch/pendant, 1900s, of flower head design; a gold cultured pearl brooch, of flower head design, 1992, British hallmarks for 9 carat gold; a gold brooch, designed as a pheasant, 1966, British hallmarks for 9 carat gold; a cultured pearl and marcasite brooch, one cultured pearl deficient.

Diamond bar brooch, tassels with remains of hinge visible to top of each tassel, possibly adapted from a pendant or pair of earrings. Rock crystal brooch, mounted in silver and gold, one larger diamond deficient from flies wing and one paste replacement in other flies wing. Garnet wreath brooch, mounted in gold, in good condition. Cultured pearl wreath brooch, mounted in gold, in good condition. Zircon brooch, mounted in gold, in good condition. Half-pearl brooch/pendant, mounted in gold, turquoise discoloured to blue/green, detachable suspension loop, good condition. Cultured pearl flower head brooch, mounted in gold, British hallmarks for 9 carat gold Birmingham 1992, good condition. Pheasant brooch, mounted in gold, with British hallmarks for 9 carat gold London 1966, good condition. Marcasite brooch, mounted in silver, one cultured pearl deficient, traces of silver polish throughout.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."