Lot 50
A mid Victorian 18ct gold, ruby and diamond bangle, circa 1870. Of openwork design, the...
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Lot 50
A mid Victorian 18ct gold, ruby and diamond bangle, circa 1870.
Lot 50
Lot Description
A mid Victorian 18ct gold, ruby and diamond bangle, circa 1870. Of openwork design, the cushion-shape ruby and diamond point anchor, entangled within a rope-twist strand, to the articulated bangle with further rope-twist highlights. French assay marks. Inner diameter 5.7cms. Weight 35.4gms.
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>Damage to the clasp fittings.
<li>The clasp is difficult to open fully, it catches in places.
<li>General moderate small dents to the hollow sections.
<li>File scuff and associated slight discolouration.
<li>General discolouration toward the anchor.
<li>Some possible replacement gems.
<li>Diamonds fairly bright and well matched.
<li>Cut, size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Rubies are a fairly well matched fairly purplish red hue. Variation in tone and saturation.
<li>Typical inclusions, some surface reaching.
<li>Length of anchor 3.9cms.
<li>Width of bangle 1.3cms.
<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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