Lot 23
A late Victorian 18ct gold, sapphire, ruby and seed pearl snake brooch.
Description
Condition Report
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Purchasing information- Overall condition good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- Small fissure to the metal near one of the tails.
- Brooch fittings possible replacements, slight discolouration.
- Clasp with French assay marks.
- Some replacement gems.
- Glue visible to seed pearl mount. Seed pearl untested for natural origin.
- Gems in closed back settings, presumed foil back.
- Principal ruby appears a deep meidum red hue.
- Sapphire appears a deep medium blue hue.
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