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Antique & Modern Jewellery 08/12/2016
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Lot 461

A late Victorian gold blister pearl and diamond brooch.

Description

Condition Report

A late Victorian gold pearl and diamond brooch. Designed as a stylised shepherds crook, the coiled tendril, with seed pearl and rose-cut diamond sides, centring on a blister pearl flower and similarly-set reverse. Length 5.8cms. Weight 15gms.

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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.
  • Reverse is set with a blister pearl and rose-cut diamonds.
  • Possibly altered from another item of jewellery.
  • Minor areas of discolouration to metal work
  • Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.

  • Seed pearls with white body colour and good lustre.
  • Some glue residue visible to seed pearls.
  • Blister pearls with white body colour and fairly good lustre.
  • Diameter of blister pearl 7.1mms.
  • Stones in good condition with minor abrasions.

  • Brooch width 3.8cms.
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