Lot 23
A late Victorian 18ct gold gem-set snake brooch. Designed as two snakes, with cushion-shape ruby...
Thursday 15 February 2018 | 11:00 | Lots: 316
Lot 23
A late Victorian 18ct gold, sapphire, ruby and seed pearl snake brooch.
Lot 23
Lot Description
A late Victorian 18ct gold gem-set snake brooch. Designed as two snakes, with cushion-shape ruby or sapphire crest and ruby eyes, with seed pearl highlight. Length 2.9cms. Weight 5.6gms.
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>Small fissure to the metal near one of the tails.
<li>Brooch fittings possible replacements, slight discolouration.
<li>Clasp with French assay marks.
<li>Some replacement gems.
<li>Glue visible to seed pearl mount. Seed pearl untested for natural origin.
<li>Gems in closed back settings, presumed foil back.
<li>Principal ruby appears a deep meidum red hue.
<li>Sapphire appears a deep medium blue hue.
<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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