Comprising: a brooch designed as a tiger, applied with white, black and red enamel, the eyes set with pear-shaped emeralds, French assay and maker's mark; and a brooch designed as a cheetah, applied with black enamel spots and circular-cut emerald eyes, partial French assay marks; both signed FRED.

Tiger brooch: French assay mark for 18 carat gold. Signed FRED PARIS. Maker's mark. Loss of black enamel to nose area and some cracks to the rest of the enamel. Emeralds light green, abraded, typical inclusions visible under magnification. Secure clasp. Scratches to metal consistent with wear. Cheetah brooch: Signed PARIS FRED. Stamped 18ct with French partial assay marks for 18 carat gold. Enamel in good condition. Emeralds light green, abraded, typical inclusions visible under magnification. Secure clasp. Scratches to metal consistent with wear. In good condition.
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