Lot 75
A mid Victorian gold garnet brooch. The cannetille knot, with purple garnet bud overlay,...
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Lot 75
A mid Victorian gold garnet brooch.
Lot 75
Lot Description
A mid Victorian gold garnet brooch. The cannetille knot, with purple garnet bud overlay, suspending a replacement drop. Length 7.6cms. Weight 13.5gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and small dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>The principal drop is presumed replacement, it has ben more recently cleaned and differs slightly in style to the main piece.
<li>Possible replacement gems.
<li>Some more noticeable dents to the back of the drop.
<li>Garnets are in closed back settings, presumed foil back.
<li>The garnets are a medium deep reddish purple hue.
<li>Some small nicks and minor abrasion. The pear-shape garnet to the drop is chipped.
<li>Width 5cms.
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