Lot 16
A pair of mid Victorian gold gem-set earrings. Each designed as a seed pearl terminal fringe,...
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Lot 16
A pair of mid Victorian gold turquoise, seed pearl and enamel earrings, circa 1870.
Lot 16
Lot Description
A pair of mid Victorian gold gem-set earrings. Each designed as a seed pearl terminal fringe, suspended from a turquoise, black enamel and split pearl bar, with scrolling spacer and turquoise and black enamel surmount. French assay marks. Length 6.1cms. Weight 11.4gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good. Some surface scratches, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Green discolouration.
<li>Localised scratches and discolouration to reverse and surmount.
<li>Enamel slightly worn with surface chips in parts.
<li>Turquoise fairly well matched, ranging from a light blue to dark greenish-blue, in good condition with minor abrasions.<p>
<li>Seed pearls untested for natural origin.
<li>Seed pearls are generally a creamy white colour, with rose and greenish overtones, some slightly discoloured.
<li>Seed pearls in good condition with minor abrasions.
<li>Width 2cms.
<li>Hook fittings for pierced ears.
<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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