Lot 54
An early 20th century split pearl and gem-set portrait pendant.
Description
Condition Report
An early 20th century split pearl, cultured pearl and gem-set portrait pendant. The oval-shape enamel allegorical portrait of a young woman and dead bird, within a split pearl, foil-back garnet and green gem floral surround, suspending a cultured pearl. May be worn as a brooch. Length 5.1cms. Weight 10.8gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition good to fair. Surface scratches and minor discolouration in keeping with general wear and age.
- Foil-back garnet fairly well matched.
- Foil-back garnet medium dark purplish-red, well saturated, with fair clarity and typical inclusions.
- Gems in good to fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges.
- Split pearls vary in shape size and colour.
- Split pearls mostly silvery light and silvery dark colours.
- Some split pearls show some obvious blemishes.
- Diamonds in good condition with minor abrasions.
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