Lot 22
A mid Victorian garnet and diamond brooch, circa 1850.
Description
Condition Report
A mid Victorian gold, garnet and diamond brooch, circa 1860. The vari-shape purple garnet and rose-cut diamond floral cluster, within textured foliate and cannetille stylised knot surrounds, suspending a similarly-designed drop and snake-link swags. Damage to surmount. Length 6.4cms. Weight 9.4gms. With case.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition fair. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- Cracks and repairs to the surmount
- One section of leaf has lifted, soft solder and discolouration visible.
- More noticeable dents to the knot motif.
- Drop fittings presumed replacements, discolouration, possible soft solder.
- Drop with small loop for possible further drops, deficient.
- Diamonds are replacement gems
- Diamonds fairly well matched.
- Cut, size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate weight, colour and clarity assessment.
- Diamonds appear a steely grey hue, varied inclusions.
- Garnets are in closed back settings, presumed foil back. Garnets appear a medium deep purplish red hue, varied inclusions, some surface reaching.
- Stones in good condition with minor abrasions.
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- Case shows moderate wear, gilt lettering to silk reads 'H. Walford, 68&69 High St't, Banbury.'
- Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
- For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Natalie Craddock at natalie@fellows.co.uk
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