Thursday 13 April 2017 | 11:00 | Lots: 465

Thursday 13 April 2017 | 11:00 | Lots: 465

Lot 24

Lot 24

An early 20th century gold gem-set snake pendant.

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Lot 24

Lot Description

An early 20th century gold gem-set snake pendant. The coiled snake, with cushion-shape ruby and rose-cut diamond crest and rose-cut diamond eyes. Length 3.9cms. Weight 5.1gms.

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>Converted from a brooch, wear to the gilt finish, slight uneveness and slight discolouration where previous fittings were.

<li>Hook fitting to wear as a pendant, might require attention.

<li>Possible replacement gems.

<li>Diamonds well matched.


<li>Estimated total diamond weight under 0.10ct.<p>

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


<li>Ruby is a medium slightly purplish red hue. Moderately profuse inclusions, some surface reaching.

<li>Estimated dimensions of ruby 4 by 3.5 by approximately 2.1mms.



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



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