Lot 567: 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, and Pearl Sword-form Jabot Pin

18K Yellow Gold Diamond, and Pearl Sword-form Jabot Pin
the finely crafted hilt and guard mounted with old mine- and rose-cut diamonds in silver-topped settings, accented by scrolling foliate motifs and a single small pearl mounted at the center of the crossguard, the grip detailed with ribbed gold and white enamel wirework, surmounted by a small crown-form pommel, the blade tapers to a point and is further accented with a line of graduated old-cut diamonds (one missing), the reverse fitted with a gold pin stem, a fine safety chain is attached at the guard
length 4 1/4 inches, 9.36 grams total weight
Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut

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Estimate: $600- $1200

Auction Date: January 2, 2026