Thursday 9 August 2018 | 11:00 | Lots: 228

Thursday 9 August 2018 | 11:00 | Lots: 228

Lot 256

Lot 256

NARDI - a diamond, black coral, turquoise and sapphire blackamoor brooch.

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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

<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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