Belle Epoque 18ct gold, platinum, diamond and gem-set brooch, circa 1905, the basket set with old European-cut diamonds and diamond chips, the diamond-set flower heads with stamens highlighted by emerald, sapphire and ruby accents, the diamonds together weighing approximately 1.39 carats, approximately 27 x 28 mm, maker's mark indistinct, French assay marks. Provenance: Important jewels, watches & objects of Virtu, Smith & Singer, 7 December 2020, lot 11, illustrated. Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above