A late Georgian gold foil back amethyst sentimental ouroboros snake and padlock brooch.

<li>Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches and areas of discolouration in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>Clasp is a base metal replacement.

<li>Drops and charms possible replacements.

<li>Padlock with circular mount to reverse.

<li>Heart charm with pink gem, gem untested, possibly paste. Small pink gem with small chip.

<li>Principal gem is foil back and appears a pinky purple hu. Deterioration to the foil backing.

<li>Main body elecronically tests as approximately 15ct gold, chains as approximately 12ct gold and heart, padlock and key as approximately 9ct 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>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>