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Rare David Webb Shell Brooch .

Creator: David Webb
Offered by: Hollis Reh & Shariff

Description
This is a rare David Webb brooch from 1965 as pictured in the beautiful coffee table book about Webb. The cabochon cut emeralds, rubys and sapphires are set into green enamel leaves with highlights of diamonds. The highly prized shell is from a Wentletrap snail. In the 18th century a single specimen sold for over 37 times the amount paid for an El Greco painting at the same auction. This is a very special piece of jewelry.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1999
Materials:	Enamel
Condition:	Fair. There is an old crack in the shell which has ben expertly repaired and is not very notceable. We believe this happened during the process of setting the stones when it was originally manufactured.
Gemstones:	Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond
Metals:	Enamel, Gold
Gender:	Ladies'
Styles / Movements:	Rare Jewels, Signed Pieces, Fine Jewelry
Incollect Reference #:	258412

Message from Seller:

Hollis Reh & Shariff have been in business for over 30 years with a store in Southampton, New York and a presence at the Park Avenue Armory shows in New York City. We are now in Lenox, Massachusetts by appointment. We specialize in in buying and selling signed and fine estate jewelry.

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