18ct gold, gem-set and enamel brooch, Hermes, circa 1965, modelled as a fennec fox, the textured body collet-set with a cabochon citrine, the eyes highlighted with pear-shaped emeralds, the nose accented with black enamel, length approximately 2.17 in., signed Hermes, scratch numbered 62088
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Cabochon Cut in Jewellery - A cabochon cut is a type of gemstone cutting where the stone is cut and polished in a convex shape with a flat bottom and a domed top, with no facets. This type of cut is typically used for opaque or translucent stones that have natural patterns or inclusions that are best displayed in this type of cut. Examples of stones that are often cut as cabochons include turquoise, opal, and moonstone.
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