Lot 285
A mid Victorian gold ruby and split pearl suite. The stylised shield-shape brooch with ruby and...
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Lot 285
A mid Victorian gold ruby and split pearl suite.
Lot 285
Lot Description
A mid Victorian gold ruby and split pearl suite. The stylised shield-shape brooch with ruby and split pearl crescent highlight and snake-link fringe, together with matching earrings. Length of brooch 7.8cms. Length of earrings 7cms. Weight 26.8cms. With case.
Box: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good to fair. Some surface scratches/wear and discolouration in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Brooch with glazed panel reverse.
<li>Split pearls are a creamy white to greyish colour, with rose and greenish overtones.
<li>Split pearls in good condition with minor abrasions.
<li>Rubies are a well matched slightly purplish red hue, well saturated, with a fairly dark tone, good to fair clarity and typical inclusions.<p>
<li>Rubies in good to fair condition with some abrasions. One earring ruby with small chip to table.<p>
<li>Earrings with hook fittings for pierced ears.
<li>Width of brooch 4.2cms.
<li>Case with damage and wear, does not close.
<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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