Lot 42
A late Victorian gold, enamel and gem-set bee brooch. The striped black enamel and old-cut...
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Lot 42
A late Victorian gold, enamel and seed pearl bee brooch.
Lot 42
Lot Description
A late Victorian gold, enamel and gem-set bee brooch. The striped black enamel and old-cut diamond bee, atop a seed pearl terminal pin. Estimated total diamond weight 0.45ct, H-I colour, SI clarity. Length 5.6cms. Weight 4gms.
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>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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