Lot 7
A late Georgian gold hardstone cameo novelty drum charm.
Description
Condition Report
A late Georgian gold hardstone cameo novelty charm. Designed as a drum, the hinged lid with hardstone cameo of a putti, the sides with rope-twist highlights, suspended from a belcher-link chain. With original note suggesting item was gifted by a daughter of George III. Diameter 1.7cms. Weight 7.1gms.
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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.
- Rope-twist slightly loose to some areas, some dents.
- Some bead accents to rope-twist deficient.
- Hardstone cameo has chip to the item the putto is holding aloft, possibly a conch shell.
- Cameo surround with holes, presumably for further rope-twist accents, deficient.
- Hinge to lid is slightly loose.
- Possible replacement chain. Connecting loop to chain is base metal.
- Interior with discolouration.
- Accompanying note reads: Given to Charlotte Anne Legge given by one of the dau's of George III circ 1815 to 1820.
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