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Lot 41

Lot 41

A late Victorian silver and gold gem-set butterfly brooch.

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Lot 41

Lot Description

A late Victorian silver and gold, gem-set butterfly brooch. Comprising a ruby and split pearl thorax and abdomen, with rose-cut diamond, sapphire and ruby wings. Brooch fitting detachable. Length 3.6cms. Total weight 10gms.

Postage: Auction Default

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<li>Overall condition good. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>Some possible replacement stones.

<li>Diamonds fairly well matched.

<li>Diamonds fairly bright.<p>

<li>Cut and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevent total carat weight estimation.

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

<li>Split pearls with cream body colour and good lustre.

<li>Sapphires medium blue, fairly well saturated, with good clarity and typical inclusions.<p>

<li>Rubies medium-dark red, well saturated, with fair clarity and typical inclusions.

<li>Stones in good condition with minor abrasions.<p>

<li>With safety chain.<p>

<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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