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Lot 189

Lot 189

A 19th century garnet foliate brooch.

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Lot 189

Lot Description

A 19th century garnet foliate brooch.

Length 5.5cms. 8.4gms.

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

<li>General small dents, scratches and discolouration.
<li>Drop deficient.
<li>Drop secton with gilt base metal back board, presumed later addition.

<li>Garnets are in closed back settings, presumed foil back and appear a bright, well matched reddish purple hue. One garnet with minor nick.
<li>Electronically tests as approximately 19-20ct gold (copper and zinc back plate to the drop)
<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>Free virtual viewings are available by appointment. Please email hello@fellows.co.uk for more information and to book an appointment.<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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