Lot 15
A mid Victorian 14ct gold turquoise snake memorial brooch. Designed as a snake, with turquoise...
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Lot 15
A mid Victorian 14ct gold turquoise snake memorial brooch.
Lot 15
Lot Description
A mid Victorian 14ct gold turquoise snake memorial brooch. Designed as a snake, with turquoise cabochon highlights and ruby eyes, coiled around a glazed hair panel. Length 4.6cms. Weight 7.4gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Possible replacement gems. Wear to some mounts.
<li>Safety chain issuing from mouth is a later addition.
<li>Glazed panel with lock of hair.
<li>Glass with small nick and slight surface scratches.
<li>Ruby eyes presumed foil back, appear a slightly pinkish red hue.
<li>Turquoise are a medium blue through slightly greenish blue and green. One with small chip.
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