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Lot 69

Lot 69

An early 20th century 9ct gold gem-set butterfly clip.

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Lot 69

Lot Description

An early 20th century 9ct gold gem-set butterfly clip. With cushion-shape ruby and pearl body, red gem eyes and ruby, sapphire and split pearl hinged wings. Length 2.9cms. Weight 3.3gms. Pearl untested.   

Postage: Auction Default

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

<li>Clips in good working order, with evidence of a repair work/replacement.

<li>Ruby medium purplish red, fairly well saturated, with good to fair clarity and typical inclusions.<p>

<li>Sapphire medium blue, fairly well saturated, with good to fair clarity and typical inclusions.

<li>Stones in good to fair condition, some with chips and moderate abrasion, visible to aided eye.

<li>Split pearl untested for the natural colour origin.

<li>Cultured pearl irregular shape, with minor to moderate damage to the nacre.

<li>Stamped 9ct.

<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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