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Lot 370
Two Gold and Gem Set Animal Brooches
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
The first designed as a grouping of two flamingos composed of satin finished gold (1 3/8 x 1.5 in.); the second designed as a leaping deer set with a pair of gemstone eyes (1 1/8 x 1 3/8 in.). Both mounted in stamped 18KT yellow gold.

Approximately 10.5 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.

$300 - 500