Thursday 28 February 2019 | 10:00 | Lots: 525

Thursday 28 February 2019 | 10:00 | Lots: 525

Lot 660

Lot 660

Two late 19th century gold gem-set brooches.

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Lot 660

Lot Description

Two late 19th century gold brooches. The first designed as a circular-shape ruby and split pearl asymmetric bar brooch, the second a memorial brooch designed as an oval-shape split pearl and blue enamel star atop a textured and bead detail surround to the glazed panel reverse. The first stamped 15CT. Lengths 4.9 and 4.1cms. Weight 11.2gms.

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<li>Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>Bar brooch with replacement pin, soft solder visible.

<li>Memorial brooch glazed panel reverse is in good condition.

<li>All stones in good to fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges / surfaces.<p>

<li>Enamel is in good to fair condition, small chips to the enamel on the edges of a few star points.

<li>Memorial brooch testing as 15ct gold.

<li>Fellows uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns.

<li>Fellows does not guarantee the standard of gold or platinum unless an item is hallmarked. Results from electronically tested items should only be used as a guide and with caution, as false readings are possible.

<li>One with safety chain.<p>

<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>

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