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Lot 368
Group of Gold and Gem Set Animal Brooches
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
The first designed as a dolphin with a petit cut sapphire eye (approximately 1.75 x 1 in.); the second designed as a horse with satin finish to the gold (approximately 1 x .75 in.); the third designed as a pair of cats with small gem set eyes (approximately 1.25 x 1 in.); and the last designed as a whimsical bunny with a red gem set eye and cultured pearl "cotton" tail (approximately 1 x 1.25 in.). All pieces mounted in stamped 14KT yellow gold.

Approximately 16.4 dwt.

Estate of the late Dr. Stewart Penfold Blake of Palo Alto, CA and Charlotte, NC Stewart Penfold Blake (Col. USArmy Ret.) was a proud soldier, superb story-teller, lover of music from Mozart to Benny Goodman, gracious host, wine connoisseur and knowledgeable art lover. Among his many proud accomplishments were his design of the test track for Porsche in Stuttgart, Germany and his design for carrying Venezuelan oil from the fields to the sea. His estate represents his life in appreciation of history and diverse cultures.

Good estate condition.

$400 - 600