Lot 641
An Arts & Crafts gold, enamel, turquoise, blister and dog's-tooth pearl necklace, by Edith &...
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Lot 641
An Arts & Crafts gold, enamel, turquoise, blister and dog's-tooth pearl necklace, by Edith &...
Lot 641
Lot Description
An Arts & Crafts gold, enamel, turquoise, blister and dog's-tooth pearl necklace, by Edith & Nelson Dawson.
Length 44cms. 17.1gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Surface marks.
<li>Possible alterations.
<li>Replacement discoloured jump ring chain terminals.
<li>One pearl deficient. Remaining pearls appear well matched.
<li>Turquoise vary slightly appearing bluish green with brown matrix, uneven form.
<li>Enamel is signed to the front with a 'D' top left corner. Minimal abrasion.
<li>Estimated dimensions of enamel panel 3.5 by 1.3cms (including lugs).
<li>Length of pendent section 6cms.
<li>Blister pearl and enamel mounts electronically test as approximately 15-16ct gold.
<li>Necklace electronically tests as approximately 12-13ct 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.
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