Lot 379
A late Victorian silver and gold, gem-set butterfly brooch.
Description
Condition Report
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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.
- Areas of localised scratching to the reverse of the pin.
- Diamonds fairly bright.
- Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.
- The cut and setting of rose cut diamonds prevents total carat weight estimation.
- Rubies medium slight pinkish red to slight orangish red, fairly well saturated, with fair clarity and typical inclusions.
- Sapphires medium blue, fairly well saturated, with fair clarity and typical inclusions.
- Stones in fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges.
- With detachable pin.
- With later safety chain.
- Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.
- The US prohibits the importation of items containing rubies or jadeite originating in Burma. For your convenience we have applied this notice to lots which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma, or those of indeterminate origin. Please be advised that inability of a purchaser to import any such item into the US or elsewhere will not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.
- Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
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