Lot 23
A late 19th century gold, cultured pearl and diamond shamrock bar brooch.
Description
Condition Report
A late 19th century silver and gold, cultured pearl and diamond bar brooch. The graduated cultured pearl and vari-cut diamond three-leaf clover, with old-cut diamond bud detail, to the plain bar. Length 4.5cms. Weight 4.6gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- Gem section possible later addition to near-period bar.
- The bud has been reattached.
- Diamonds well matched.
- Estimated total old-cut diamond weight 0.20ct.
- Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
- Seed pearl untested for natural origin.
- Seed and cultured pearls fairly well matched, one appears slightly discoloured, poorer lustre.
- Length of gem-set section 2.2cms.
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