Lot 60
A late 19th century gold garnet and gem-set brooch.
Description
Condition Report
A late 19th century gold garnet and gem brooch. The foil-back circular-shape garnet and colourless-gem curved line, to the textured fan surmount, suspending three foil-back pear-shape garnet drops. Length 4.3cms. Weight 6.9gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition fair. Surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- There are areas of significant discolouration in places. There are some areas of greening and dents to some areas of detail.
- Garnets pinkish purple, with a good saturation of colour. Typical inclusions visible with magnification.
- Foil backing possibly effecting the saturation of colour.
- The garnets and colourless gems are in good condition, slight abrasion visible with magnification.
- Some of the gemstones are possibly loose within the setting, some claws are damaged and would need to be secured.
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