Vintage ruby and diamond brooch. Set with forty eight round old cut natural unenhanced rubies in open back four claw settings with a combined approximate weight of 5.00 carats, further decorated with fifty two rectangular baguette cut diamonds in open back channel settings with a combined approximate weight of 4.10 carats, to a scrolling figure of eight design with fine open work details, terminating to stylized curves with a fluid hinged movement to one side, polished borders, intricately shaped backholing and fitted to reverse with a secure hinged pin and scroll clasp, approximately 5.6cm in length. Marked platinum, indistinct maker's mark, circa 1950.
