Antique Searcher

Christies have a few jewels in their Geneva sale that would surely put a smile on her face.

AN EXTRAORDINARY COLOURED DIAMOND RING
Set with a rectangular-cut fancy intense blue diamond weighing 13.39 carats, to the micro pavé-set fancy pink diamond surround and diamond bifurcated hoop, mounted in platinum and 18k white gold.

A MAGNIFICENT DIAMOND PENDANT
Set with a modified pear-shaped diamond weighing 20.19 carats, surmounted by a line of two cushion-shaped diamonds weighing 0.83 and 4.60 carats, mounted in platinum

Highly unusual carved figure of the “God of Mirth”

Measures 12 1/2″ tall and about 5 1/2″ wide. Exhibits painted ducks in flight on the hat. Tiny taxidermy eyes for coat buttons. Made for Otto Meyer a personal friend of Charlie’s and early decoy collector.

Well for a $12,500 starting bid someone has a sense of humor! sold for $24,500!!