In the form of a cockerel, its body set with a baroque cultured pearl, its plumage set with brilliant- and single-cut diamonds, and variously cut sapphires, rubies and emeralds, indistinct Italian maker's mark, one ruby deficient.

Signed 750 and indistinct Italian maker's mark 597 MI. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 0.80-1.10 carats. One ruby on the tail deficient, but hidden from view by the sapphire tail feather. Cultured pearl with some banding. Dimensions approximately 60 x 55mm, gross wieght approximately 35.5 grams. Some small areas of tarnish. Overall condition good.
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