Lot 332
A mid 20th century gem-set novelty brooch. Designed as a textured cat, with vari-shape sapphire,...
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Lot 332
A mid 20th century gem-set novelty cat brooch.
Lot 332
Lot Description
A mid 20th century gem-set novelty brooch. Designed as a textured cat, with vari-shape sapphire, chrysoprase, ruby, garnet and split pearl detail. AF. Sapphire weight 2.53cts. Length 5cms. Weight 14.3gms.
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>All whiskers to one side, some to other side deficient.<p>
<li>Ruby medium to dark purplish red, fairly well saturated, with good clarity and typical inclusions.<p>
<li>Sapphire medium purplish blue, fairly well saturated, with good clarity and typical inclusions.<p>
Sapphire estimated dimensions 8 x 6 x 4.6mm.
<li>Seed pearls white, with cream to grey pearly lustre, in good to poor condition, several with severe damage to nacre.<p>
<li>Stamped 14K.<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 Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk<p>
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