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Lot 981
Full Lot Description
An early 20th century purple paste brooch, length 3.8cms, 13.7gms.
An early 20th century hairwork locket brooch with saftey chain, length 3.5cms, 9.1gms.
Postage: Postable
Weight: 22.7
Total lot weight: 22.7
Condition Report
<li>Surface scratches, areas of discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Glazed panel in fair condition with some abrasion.
<li>Purple paste in good to fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges.<p>
<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>
<li>Hairwork brooch metal testing as approximately low carat 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>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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