Lot 71
A pair of late 19th century gold, shell cameo earrings.
Description
Condition Report
A pair of late 19th century gold, shell cameo earrings. Each designed as a graduated fringe, suspended from a shell cameo carved to depict Flora, with cannetille surround and floral surmount. AF. Length 4.8cms. Weight 5.1gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition poor to fair. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- One surmount and fitting replacement, discoloured.
- One drop of a fringe and surmount loop supporting drop, deficient.
- Shells show fine cracks. Glue visible to mount, mounts with significant wear.
- Hook fittings for pierced ears.
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