Lot 498
A late 19th century Scottish, citrine and split pearl brooch.
Description
Condition Report
A late 19th century Scottish, citrine and split pearl brooch. The oval-shape citrine, with split pearl and bead highlight scrolling foliate engraved surround. Marked 'Muirhead & Sons, Sutherland gold'. Length 5.6cms. Weight 21.5gms.
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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.
- Base metal replacement pin.
- Citrine protrudes the reverse of the setting and rubs against the brooch pin.
- Estimated dimensions of citrine 28 by 21 by 22mms.
- Engraved to the reverse "Muirhead & Sons, Sutherland gold".
- Citrine medium slightly brownish-orange, fairly well saturated, with good clarity and typical inclusions. A fairly large and obvious window can be seen to the centre of the citrine.
- Split pearls creamy-white with some pink and green overtones with fairly good lustre.
- Stones in good to fair condition with minor abrasions.
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