Lot 30
A late Victorian gold pietra dura butterfly brooch.
Description
Condition Report
A late Victorian gold pietra dura brooch. Of oval outline, the hardstone mosaic butterfly, with engraved antennae, to the slate reverse and grooved surround. Length 3.9cms. Weight 8.9gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- Hardstone to include lapis lazuli and jasper.
- Hardstone panels in good to fair condition with abrasions and scratches. White stone border with small section deficient to one side.
- Slate with scratches to front and reverse.
- Width 3cms.
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