Lot 540
A late Victorian gold garnet and split pearl brooch, circa 1880.
Description
Condition Report
A late Victorian gold garnet and split pearl brooch, circa 1880. Designed as a split pearl star, inset to the grooved circular garnet cabochon, within a bead accent star motif domed panel, suspending tassel and swags. Length 6.5cms. Weight 14.3gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition fair. Surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- Dents and scratches visible to the reverse surround, some possible areas repair.
- Some possible replacement late 19th century components.
- Some glue and dark tarnishing visible to the inner backing.
- Some abrasion visible to the edging of the back glass panel.
- Possible replacement later gemstones.
- Some cracks visible to the nacre of the split pearl visible with magnification.
- Some typical inclusions to the garnet visible with the unaided eye.
- The back pin is white metal.
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