Important Jewelry
Description:
Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt Gold and Ruby Lunar Brooch, France, depicting the surface of the moon, a cabochon ruby representing the Apollo 11 landing sight "The Sea of Tranquility," reverse engraved with the signatures of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, and the date 20 JUILLET 1969, 26.7 dwt, dia. 2 in., no. 105389, guarantee stamps, signed, in original box.
Estimate $6,000-8,000
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Michael Collins, Van Cleef &, Buzz Aldrin, Gold, Ruby Lunar Brooch, FranceKaitlin Shinnick
Director, Jewelry
617-874-4313
John Colasacco
Deputy Director, Jewelry
617-874-4313
Gloria Lieberman
Director Emerita
617-350-5400
Fine Jewelry
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