Lot 256
NARDI - a diamond, black coral and gem-set blackamoor brooch. The carved black coral bust, with...
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Lot 256
NARDI - a diamond, black coral, turquoise and sapphire blackamoor brooch.
Lot 256
Lot Description
NARDI - a diamond, black coral and gem-set blackamoor brooch. The carved black coral bust, with diamond earrings, diamond, turquoise, cultured pearl and sapphire turban and regalia. Signed G. Nardi. Estimated total diamond weight 3 to 3.50cts. Length 5.5cms. Weight 21.8gms.
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good to fair. Some surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Replacement clasp and clasp plate, soft solder visible. Possible replacement pin.
<li>Some replacement gems including at least one blue glass cabochon.
<li>Diamonds bright and well matched.
<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Diamonds with few, minor, scattered inclusions visible under 10x.
<li>Turquoises deep green through to slightly greenish blue hues. Good to fair condition, some chipped.<p>
<li>Sapphires dark blue colour, fairly well saturated, in good condition.
<li>Cultured pearls, measuring 8.2 to 4.3mms, in good condition.
<li>Marked 750.
<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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