Animal magic: Six novelty brooches pitched at under £1400 at Fellows

The fashion of wearing a brooch has made a welcome return in the jewellery market in recent times. A lot of attention was generated by the brooch worn by Baroness Brenda Hales in October 2019 when she delivered her verdict in the UK’s Supreme Court on Boris Johnson’s ‘unlawful’ prorogation of Parliament. Across social media users were asking: ‘Where did she get that spider brooch?’

Fellows’ Fine Jewellery sale on January 30 includes some eyecatching animal brooches. Below is a selection of six examples on offer at the sale.

For more on this collecting category, view our guide to buying brooches here.

1. Bunny brooch

A David Morris bunny brooch, estimated at £600-800 at Fellows.

This 18ct gold pink sapphire, diamond and onyx bunny brooch was made by London jewellery maker David Morris. It carries a maker's mark and hallmarks for 1990. It is estimated at £600-800.

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2. Bear cub brooch

A David Morris bear cub brooch, estimated at £700-900 at Fellows.

Another David Morris creation, this 18ct gold emerald, diamond and onyx bear cub brooch has hallmarks for 1989. It is estimated at £700-900.

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3. Jewelled insect brooch

A mid-20th century insect brooch estimated at £450-650 at Fellows.

This mid-20th century insect brooch features emeralds, rubies, sapphires as well as a rose-cut diamond. It is estimated at £450-650.

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4. Bee brooch pin

A Cartier bee brooch pin, estimated at £800-1200 at Fellows.

This emerald and black enamel bee brooch pin is by the famous French jewellery maker Cartier. It is aigned Cartier and carries French assay marks.

It is estimated at £800-1200.

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5. Diamond penguin brooch

A diamond penguin brooch, estimated at £900-1400 at Fellows.

This pave-set diamond penguin brooch has an approximate total diamond weight of 2cts. It also features deep green enamel to the back and flipper, as well as a ruby eye.

It is estimated at £900-1400.

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6. Mythical pearl brooch

An early 20th century brooch in the form of a mythical creature, estimated at £700-900 at Fellows.

This early 20th century brooch is in the form of a mythical creature. Featuring silver and gold, blister pearl, rose-cut diamond and ruby, it is estimated at £700-900.

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