Tiffany & Co. and Cartier | Two Gold and Gem-Set 'Giraffe' Brooches

The Passion of American Collectors: Property of Barbara and Ira Lipman

Tiffany & Co. and Cartier

Two Gold and Gem-Set 'Giraffe' Brooches

Comprising: a brooch designed as a polished and brushed gold giraffe, the eye set with a round ruby, accented by a round diamond; and a clip-brooch designed as a gold giraffe, the spots applied with reddish brown enamel, the hooves applied with black enamel, the eyes set with round emeralds.

Brooch:

• Length 2¾ inches
• Signed Tiffany
• 18 karat gold
• Gross weight approximately 14 dwts

Clip-Brooch:

• Length 2¾ inches
• Signed Cartier, numbered 740119
• French assay and maker's marks
• 18 karat gold
• Gross weight approximately 25 dwts