Thursday 8 December 2016 | 11:00 | Lots: 383

Thursday 8 December 2016 | 11:00 | Lots: 383

Lot 34

Lot 34

A late Victorian gold, diamond, enamel and cultured pearl bee brooch.

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Lot 34

Lot Description

A late Victorian gold, enamel and gem-set bee brooch. The striped black enamel and old-cut diamond bee, atop a cultured pearl terminal pin. Estimated total diamond weight 0.45ct, H-I colour, SI clarity. Length 5.6cms. Weight 4gms.

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Postage: Auction Default

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


<li>Two of the bees legs with losses.

<li>Diamonds well matched.

<li>Principal diamonds with small, scattered inclusions, one with small nick and associated abrasion.

<li>Individual size and setting of smaller diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>

<li>Enamel with some deep scratches and nicks.

<li>Length of bee 1.5cms.

<li>Cultured pearl shows slight discolouration.

<li>Later safety clasp added.


<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 Emily Tebbutt at emilyt@fellows.co.uk<p>



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