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Lot 412

Lot 412

An 18ct gold lapis lazuli 'Supershells' objet d'art, of a snail atop an outcrop, by Grima.

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Lot 412

Lot Description

An 18ct gold lapis lazuli 'Supershells' objet d'art, of a snail atop an outcrop, by Grima.

Hallmarks for London, 1972.
Length of shell 4.8cms. Total height 12.5cms.
Lapis lazuli untested for natural colour origin.

Brand: Grima

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

<li>Overall condition very good.


<li>Shell detaches from the base.
<li>Shell has some small holes from the casting.
<li>Maker's mark AGLtd and GRIMA stamps.
<li>Weight of shell 22.3gms.
<li>Total weight 449.8gms.
<li>Lapis lazuli untested for natural colour origin.
<li>Lapis lazuli cabochons appear a well matched, slightly mottled, medium deep blue hue. Few with flecks of pyrite.
<li>Base is rough hewn, with veins of marble and very few flecks of pyrite.

 

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