A mid 19th century colonial Australian 18ct gold and seed pearl brooch, depicting a kangaroo and emu amongst foliage.
Description
Condition Report
A mid 19th century colonial Australian 18ct gold and seed pearl brooch, depicting a kangaroo and emu amongst foliage. Length 2.9cms. 4.2gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition fair to good.
- Traces of mounts suggest seed pearls deficient to three of the largest flowers in the central cluster.
- Largest flower with petal tips deficient.
- One seed pearl cracked, appears stable.
- Pin is base metal.
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