Thursday 16 June 2016 | 11:00 | Lots: 462

Thursday 16 June 2016 | 11:00 | Lots: 462

Lot 22

Lot 22

A mid Victorian garnet and diamond brooch, circa 1850.

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Lot 22

Lot Description

A mid Victorian gold, garnet and diamond brooch, circa 1860. The vari-shape purple garnet and rose-cut diamond floral cluster, within textured foliate and cannetille stylised knot surrounds, suspending a similarly-designed drop and snake-link swags. Damage to surmount. Length 6.4cms. Weight 9.4gms. With case.

Box: Yes

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

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

<li>Cracks and repairs to the surmount

<li>One section of leaf has lifted, soft solder and discolouration visible.

<li>More noticeable dents to the knot motif.

<li>Drop fittings presumed replacements, discolouration, possible soft solder.

<li>Drop with small loop for possible further drops, deficient.

<li>Diamonds are replacement gems

<li>Diamonds fairly well matched.


<li>Cut, size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate weight, colour and clarity assessment.<p>

<li>Diamonds appear a steely grey hue, varied inclusions.


<li>Garnets are in closed back settings, presumed foil back. Garnets appear a medium deep purplish red hue, varied inclusions, some surface reaching.<p>

<li>Stones in good condition with minor abrasions.<p>





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

<li>Case shows moderate wear, gilt lettering to silk reads 'H. Walford, 68&69 High St't, Banbury.'


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

<li>For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Natalie Craddock at natalie@fellows.co.uk<p>



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