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Jewellery 09/06/2016
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Lot 6

A late Victorian silver and gold, diamond swallow brooch, circa 1890.

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A late Victorian silver and gold, diamond swallow brooch, circa 1890. Designed as a swallow in flight, with old-cut diamond body, wings and red gem eyes. Estimated total diamond weight 0.45ct. Length 3.4cms. Weight 2.8gms.

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  • Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
  • Some probable replacement gems.
  • Diamonds well matched.
  • Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.

  • Scattered, varied inclusions, some surface reaching.
  • One red gem eye is significantly chipped.
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