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Late 19th century diamond stag’s head brooch, English c.1890, probably by Parkes of Vigo Street, naturalistically modelled in high relief, front facing alert with ears upright and majestic six- pronged antler, pavé set throughout with old brilliant and rose cut diamonds, a cabochon ruby to each eye, mounted in silver and gold, together with a fitted case with stamp for ‘PARKES 12, VIGO STREET, REGENT STREET, W.’, approximately 3.0 cts. of diamonds, accompanied by a later 1920s dealer’s purchase receipt. Parkes & Co. succeeded Dickinson in 1875, a firm reputedly founded in 1777. Parkes & Co. dealt in high-class jewels, modern and ancient silver, gold, plate, miniatures, enamels and curiosities at 12-13 Vigo Street, Regent Street. The business was continued by James Parkes’ son, Fraser, the sole partner of Robert Dicker at 8 Vigo Street. In 1897 and 1902 James Parkes’ home address was Holmwood, Carlton Hill, Putney Hill, S.W. In 1910 he was living at Grangemuir, Wimbledon Common.
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