Thursday 15 February 2018 | 11:00 | Lots: 316

Thursday 15 February 2018 | 11:00 | Lots: 316

Lot 15

Lot 15

A mid Victorian 14ct gold turquoise snake memorial brooch.

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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

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<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.



<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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