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MARCHAK: AN 18K GOLD, SAPPHIRE AND CORAL CLIP BROOCH, CIRCA 1960 image 1
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Lot 119Y

MARCHAK: AN 18K GOLD, SAPPHIRE AND CORAL CLIP BROOCH, CIRCA 1960

22 July 2025, 10:00 PDT
Los Angeles

US$2,000 - US$3,000

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MARCHAK: AN 18K GOLD, SAPPHIRE AND CORAL CLIP BROOCH, CIRCA 1960

Designed as a perched bird, with body and head of round and oval cabochon sapphires, perched atop a grape vine, the branch a piece of coral and the gold grapes free-falling, signed Marchak, with serial number, with partial maker's mark, with French assay marks, measures 2 x 1 1/8 in.

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Please note this item cannot be shipped internationally as it may contain endangered materials.

OVERALL CONDITION:
Metal stamped and tested with XRF (X-ray fluorescence) for 18k gold; clasp secure; superficial wear in the form of minor scratches; overall good condition.

MAJOR COLORED GEMSTONE: sapphire
Approximate Dimensions: round: 5.65mm, oval: 11.3 x 9.3 x 5.3mm
Clarity: eye-clean to very slightly included
Hue: blue to very slightly violetish blue

ACCENT GEMSTONE: coral
Overall color: red

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Approximate gross weight: 10.8 grams

This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our gemologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions.

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