Monday 20 July 2015 | 10:00 | Lots: 859

Monday 20 July 2015 | 10:00 | Lots: 859

A late 19th century gold garnet and gem-set brooch.

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Lot Description

A late 19th century gold garnet and gem brooch. The foil-back circular-shape garnet and colourless-gem curved line, to the textured fan surmount, suspending three foil-back pear-shape garnet drops. Length 4.3cms. Weight 6.9gms.

Postage: Auction Default

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<li>Overall condition fair. Surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and dents in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>There are areas of significant discolouration in places. There are some areas of greening and dents to some areas of detail.

<li>Garnets pinkish purple, with a good saturation of colour. Typical inclusions visible with magnification.

<li>Foil backing possibly effecting the saturation of colour.

<li>The garnets and colourless gems are in good condition, slight abrasion visible with magnification.

<li>Some of the gemstones are possibly loose within the setting, some claws are damaged and would need to be secured.

<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>

<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.<p>


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