Lot 511
A mid 19th century gold gem-set bird brooch. Designed as a floral embossed bird in flight, with...
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Lot 511
A mid 19th century gold gem-set bird brooch.
Lot 511
Lot Description
A mid 19th century gold gem-set bird brooch. Designed as a floral embossed bird in flight, with green gem accents and ruby eye, suspending a padlock and key from its beak. Length 3.4cms. Weight 4.6gms.
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Base metal replacement fittings, slight discolouration visible.
<li>Green gems replacements, ill-fitting to mounts. Mounts with damage.
<li>Ruby is in a closed back setting, presumed foil back, appears a slightly purplish red hue.
<li>Green gems with moderate abrasion.
<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>
<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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