Lot 63
A mid Victorian gold emerald and split pearl pendant. The foil back square-shape emerald and...
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Lot 63
A mid Victorian gold emerald and split pearl pendant.
Lot 63
Lot Description
A mid Victorian gold emerald and split pearl pendant. The foil back square-shape emerald and split pearl cluster, within a cannetille surround, suspending a fringe. Registration mark for 8th December, 1854. Length 4.6cms. Weight 3.3gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition fair. Surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Scratches, dents and areas of discolouration to the reverse
<li>Emeralds medium green, fairly well saturated, with fair clarity and typical inclusions, visible with the unaided eye.<p>
<li>Stones in fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges.<p>
<li>Wear visible to the settings.
<li>Split pearls well matched and in good condition.
<li>Some areas of gapping and wear to the tassel links.
<li>Possibly originally an earring, pendant loop added later.
<li>Tests 18ct gold but believe to be 9ct gold with 18ct gilding.<p>
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