Lot 15
A mid Victorian 14ct gold turquoise snake memorial brooch.
Description
Condition Report
A mid Victorian 14ct gold turquoise snake memorial brooch. Designed as a snake, with turquoise cabochon highlights and ruby eyes, coiled around a glazed hair panel. Length 4.6cms. Weight 7.4gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- Possible replacement gems. Wear to some mounts.
- Safety chain issuing from mouth is a later addition.
- Glazed panel with lock of hair.
- Glass with small nick and slight surface scratches.
- Ruby eyes presumed foil back, appear a slightly pinkish red hue.
- Turquoise are a medium blue through slightly greenish blue and green. One with small chip.
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