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Lot 857
Full Lot Description
Three late Victorian shell cameo brooches, with jet surrounds, depicting Apollo, Medusa, and a classical figure in profile.
Lengths 3.5 to 5.2cms. 76.3gms.
Postage: Postable
Weight: 76.3
Total lot weight: 76.3
Condition Report
Some surface scratches/ wear in keeping with general age and use.
Apollo brooch - Significant loss to one side of jet surround.
Cameo is slightly loose in setting, requires attention.
Cracks visible to shell cameo, either side of cameo head.
Medusa brooch - Minor abrasions to shell cameo.
Jet surround with two shallow chips and cracks.
Jet with some shallow chips/nicks and minor abrasions.
Brooch with classical figure - crack to shell cameo, near the side of the face.
Some abrasion, nicks and nibbles to jet surround.
All brooches - brooches have base metal fittings.
Brooch clasps all require attention.
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