Lot 30
A late Victorian gold, diamond, pearl and porcelain putti brooch.
Description
Condition Report
A late Victorian gold, diamond and gem-set brooch. The oval ceramic panel, depicting two putti holding a floral garland, with pearl, split pearl and diamond foliate surround. Length 4.5cms. Total weight 17.1gms. Pearls untested.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- Ceramic panel has a small chip at the edge near the bottom. General surface scratches and minor nicks, few slightly deeper scratches.
- Repairs visible to the reverse of the central panel mount, possible alterations.
- Replacement fittings.
- Most pearls appear replacements, drilled.
- Pearls untested for natural origin.
- One pearl with area of significant nacre loss.
- Three split pearls deficient.
- Diamonds well matched.
- Estimated total diamond weight under 0.05ct.
- Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
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