BACK

For best browsing experience use the back button to return to your place on the previous page

19th century French 18ct white gold ruby and diamond brooch by Eugène Fontenay, centrally set with a single cabochon cut ruby of approx 1.85 carat, the foliate scroll border set with eight old cut diamonds of approx 1.45 carat and rose cut diamonds, stamped with makers mark EF, eagles head and numbered 23960
19th century French 18ct white gold ruby and diamond brooch by Eugène Fontenay, centrally set with a single cabochon cut ruby of approx 1.85 carat, the foliate scroll border set with eight old cut diamonds of approx 1.45 carat and rose cut diamonds, stamped with makers mark EF, eagles head and numbered 23960
19th century French 18ct white gold ruby and diamond brooch by Eugène Fontenay, centrally set with a single cabochon cut ruby of approx 1.85 carat, the foliate scroll border set with eight old cut diamonds of approx 1.45 carat and rose cut diamonds, stamped with makers mark EF, eagles head and numbered 23960
19th century French 18ct white gold ruby and diamond brooch by Eugène Fontenay, centrally set with a single cabochon cut ruby of approx 1.85 carat, the foliate scroll border set with eight old cut diamonds of approx 1.45 carat and rose cut diamonds, stamped with makers mark EF, eagles head and numbered 23960
19th century French 18ct white gold ruby and diamond brooch by Eugène Fontenay, centrally set with a single cabochon cut ruby of approx 1.85 carat, the foliate scroll border set with eight old cut diamonds of approx 1.45 carat and rose cut diamonds, stamped with makers mark EF, eagles head and numbered 23960
19th century French 18ct white gold ruby and diamond brooch by Eugène Fontenay, centrally set with a single cabochon cut ruby of approx 1.85 carat, the foliate scroll border set with eight old cut diamonds of approx 1.45 carat and rose cut diamonds, stamped with makers mark EF, eagles head and numbered 23960
19th century French 18ct white gold ruby and diamond brooch by Eugène Fontenay, centrally set with a single cabochon cut ruby of approx 1.85 carat, the foliate scroll border set with eight old cut diamonds of approx 1.45 carat and rose cut diamonds, stamped with makers mark EF, eagles head and numbered 23960
19th century French 18ct white gold ruby and diamond brooch by Eugène Fontenay, centrally set with a single cabochon cut ruby of approx 1.85 carat, the foliate scroll border set with eight old cut diamonds of approx 1.45 carat and rose cut diamonds, stamped with makers mark EF, eagles head and numbered 23960
19th century French 18ct white gold ruby and diamond brooch by Eugène Fontenay, centrally set with a single cabochon cut ruby of approx 1.85 carat, the foliate scroll border set with eight old cut diamonds of approx 1.45 carat and rose cut diamonds, stamped with makers mark EF, eagles head and numbered 23960
19th century French 18ct white gold ruby and diamond brooch by Eugène Fontenay, centrally set with a single cabochon cut ruby of approx 1.85 carat, the foliate scroll border set with eight old cut diamonds of approx 1.45 carat and rose cut diamonds, stamped with makers mark EF, eagles head and numbered 23960

LOT NO 8012

STOCK NO 178529

19th century French 18ct white gold ruby and diamond brooch by Eugène Fontenay, centrally set with a single cabochon cut ruby of approx 1.85 carat, the foliate scroll border set with eight old cut diamonds of approx 1.45 carat and rose cut diamonds, stamped with makers mark EF, eagles head and numbered 23960

Sale Details

Jewellery

Location: Online & Live Broadcast from Duggleby Stephenson of York

Auction ends: from 11:00 on 02/07/2026

Lot Number: 8012

Approx Sale Time

11:03 - 11:23

Alert Me

Would you like to receive an alert 15 minutes before this item is sold at auction?

You must be logged in to set up alerts

Alert Me

You have set up a SMS alert for this lot, you will be messaged 15 minutes before the lot is auctioned.

Bidding Details

Estimate £1,000-2,000

Buyers Premium 25% (+VAT)

CURRENT BID £750

02/07/2026 11:03

You must be logged in to bid

https://www.davidduggleby.com/files/images/auctions/GUID/b7dc699c-31dd-41b1-8e1e-7a23b279bbc5.jpg"

Forgotten my password

Register

Further Information & Condition Report


Approx 14.05gm, dimensions = 3.5cm x 3cm, ruby cracked, with some chips and surface wear, old cut diamonds bright, well matched with good colour, some with small chips, not detrimental, rose cut diamonds all present and secure, with some small nibbles, hinge good with no signs of restoration

Discover a stunning piece of 19th-century French jewellery at Duggleby Auctioneers. This exquisite brooch, crafted by renowned jeweller Eugène Fontenay, features 18ct white gold adorned with a single cabochon cut ruby weighing approximately 1.85 carats.

The intricate design showcases a foliate scroll border embellished with eight old-cut diamonds totalling approximately 1.45 carats, along with delicate rose-cut diamonds. Marked with the maker's stamp EF, an eagle's head, and the unique number 23960, this brooch is a true testament to the craftsmanship of Eugène Fontenay.

Don't miss the opportunity to own this exceptional piece of French jewellery, a perfect addition to any collection. Bid now and make this exquisite ruby and diamond brooch yours.



Delivery Information

Item can be collected from our Duggleby Stephenson Salerooms, York, YO19 5GF. Delivery options available.

See more

Something like this to sell?

Similar Products

Georg Jensen pair of 18ct gold hoop earrings, stamped 750, boxed

Estimate £700-1,000

Victorian 18ct gold trombone link necklace, suspending a 15ct rose gold heart locket, set ...

Estimate £600-900

18ct gold amethyst and diamond cluster ring, single oval cut amethyst surrounded by sixtee...

Estimate £150-250

18ct diamond five stone ring, rubover set with five graduating round brilliant cut diamond...

Estimate £200-400

Iliana 18ct gold diamond Ballerina ring, nine round brilliant cut marquise set diamonds, w...

Estimate £300-500

Platinum green tourmaline and diamond three stone ring, single octagonal cut tourmaline of...

Estimate £1,800-2,200

18ct gold opal and diamond four stone ring, two round brilliant cut diamonds, with a singl...

Estimate £120-180

18ct gold diamond lozenge pendant, set with twenty round brilliant cut diamonds within an ...

Estimate £120-180

Art Deco 18ct diamond, emerald and sapphire panel ring, the rectangular floral pierced pan...

Estimate £300-500

Platinum diamond ring, single round brilliant cut diamond of approx 0.85 carat, with diamo...

Estimate £300-400

Pair of 18ct white gold diamond stud earrings, each stud set with a round brilliant cut di...

Estimate £1,000-1,500

Early 20th century 15ct diamond and sapphire gate link bracelet, set with two oval cut sap...

Estimate £500-800

Platinum single stone diamond crossover ring, single round brilliant cut diamond of 0.50 c...

Estimate £200-300

18ct white gold pink tourmaline and diamond ring, single oval cabochon cut tourmaline of a...

Estimate £1,000-1,500

14ct gold hinged bangle, with beaded and rope twist decoration, London import mark 1989

Estimate £400-500

Henrich And Denzel platinum diamond full eternity ring, channel set with thirty-four round...

Estimate £600-800

Victorian gold ruby and diamond gypsy ring, three round cut rubies spaced by two star set ...

Estimate £180-220

18ct white gold diamond bracelet, eight circular, pave set round brilliant cut and baguett...

Estimate £4,500-5,500

Georg Jensen silver Mobius bangle designed Vivianna Torun, No. 206

Estimate £200-300

Platinum sapphire and diamond abstract design dress ring, pave set with eighteen old cut a...

Estimate £4,000-5,000

White gold ruby and diamond cluster ring, single oval cut ruby of approx 0.45 carat, surro...

Estimate £200-300

14ct gold star pendant, pave set with eleven round cut diamonds, stamped

Estimate £120-180

14ct white gold three stone diamond buckle ring, bezel and rubover set with three round br...

Estimate £180-220

18ct white and rose gold diamond butterfly pendant necklace, the pendant set with vari-cut...

Estimate £2,000-3,000

Pair of 19th century gold bead pendant earrings, each set with five graduating beads suspe...

Estimate £120-180

18ct white gold alexandrite and diamond cluster ring, the natural oval cut green alexandri...

Estimate £3,500-4,500

White gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring, set with eight round brilliant cut diamonds ...

Estimate £300-500

19th century 8ct gold four strand faceted bead necklace

Estimate £700-1,000

Pair of 9ct gold opal pendant stud earrings, stamped 375

Estimate £120-180

Platinum sapphire and diamond three stone ring, single cabochon sapphire of 1.65 carat, wi...

Estimate £1,200-1,800

Victorian gold Etruscan revival pendant, cabochon oval bead surrounded by cannetille and b...

Estimate £300-500

Victorian gold pearl and enamel mourning brooch, set with a single split pearl in a pierce...

Estimate £200-300

Platinum and 18ct gold diamond ring, eight platinum panels pave set with diamonds, linked ...

Estimate £1,200-1,800

18ct gold diamond ring, channel set with seven round brilliant cut diamonds, hallmarked, t...

Estimate £250-350

19th century floral spray diamond brooch, three central flower heads set with rose cut and...

Estimate £300-400

Pair of 9ct gold sapphire earrings, each stud set with a single cabochon sapphire, stamped

Estimate £250-300

Two gold pendants / charms including 16ct gold revolver with articulated barrel and mother...

Estimate £70-100

14ct white gold four stone diamond crossover ring, rubover and bezel set with four round c...

Estimate £200-300

14ct rose gold diamond set band, pierced floral band set with seven round brilliant cut di...

Estimate £200-300

Pair of 18ct white gold emerald and diamond earrings, each stud set with two pear cut emer...

Estimate £3,500-4,000

19th / early 20th century gold faceted belcher link guard / necklace chain, with lobster a...

Estimate £500-700

18ct gold wedding band with leaf engraved decoration

Estimate £200-400

9ct white gold diamond wedding band, rubover set with fourteen round brilliant cut diamond...

Estimate £50-100

9ct gold opal, morganite and diamond cluster ring, three single cut diamond chips surround...

Estimate £70-100

14ct white gold club pendant, pave set with twenty-five diamonds

Estimate £180-220

Pair of 9ct gold fire opal stud earrings, stamped

Estimate £100-150

14ct two-tone gold circular link bracelet

Estimate £450-550

Platinum pink sapphire and diamond milgrain set cluster ring, single octagonal cut sapphir...

Estimate £1,500-2,000

Pair of 9ct gold opal pendant stud earrings, stamped 375

Estimate £80-120

Danish 14ct gold 'Little Mermaid' charm / pendant by Bernhard Hertz, stamped 585

Estimate £80-120

Recently Viewed

14ct gold hinged bangle, with beaded and...

Estimate £400-500

What Our Customers Are Saying...

Get News & Updates

Get all our latest news and updates straight to your inbox. Sign up to receive everything you need to know about upcoming auctions, ways to sell, lots we love and much more...

Sign up