Lot 30
An early 20th century gold, sapphire, split pearl and ruby fly brooch.
Description
Condition Report
An early 20th century gold gem-set insect brooch. Designed as a fly, the split pearl and sapphire body, with similarly-set wings and circular-shape ruby eyes. Length 2cms. Weight 3.6gms. With case.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition good to fair. Some surface scratches/wear and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- Noticeable wear to several claws.
- Brooch fitting misshapen, base metal.
- Some possible gem replacements.
- Split pearls are a white to creamy white body hue, with faint roses and greens overtones.
- Split pearls in good condition.
- Diameter of principal split pearl 3.3mms. Unable to assess depth due to setting.
- Sapphires are a purplish blue hue. Two sapphires slightly vary in tone and saturation.
- Sapphires in good to fair condition. Two with small nicks.
- Estimated dimensions of principal sapphire 5 by 3.3 by 1.8mms.
- Rubies are a well matched, purplish red hue.
- Rubies in good condition with minor nicks.
- Width (at widest) 32mms.
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- 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 Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk
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