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Australian Witchetee Coral & Diamond Bug Brooch

807G
752 Admirers Rare Find
Written by Olly Gerrish

The witchetee is an edible bug that lives in the bush in Australia and is considered a survival food as it is packed full of protein. This little chap is carved out of coral and has two 18ct gold and diamond set bands across its body. It was made circa 1900-1910.

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Ollys Pick

A very unusual piece! I would love to know why it was made. Perhaps someone got lost in the bush and ate these bugs to survive, and then had one made as a keepsake.

Essentials

Item Number:
807G
Materials:
Measurements:
Length 1 ½ in / 3.8 cm
Diamonds approx 25 points
Place of Origin:
Australia
Discovered:
9 years ago

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Unmarked, 18ct gold
Many pieces of antique jewellery were unmarked because hallmark regulations were not obligatory until 1972.

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