Lot 285
A mid Victorian gold ruby and split pearl suite.
Description
Condition Report
A mid Victorian gold ruby and split pearl suite. The stylised shield-shape brooch with ruby and split pearl crescent highlight and snake-link fringe, together with matching earrings. Length of brooch 7.8cms. Length of earrings 7cms. Weight 26.8cms. With case.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition good to fair. Some surface scratches/wear and discolouration in keeping with general age and wear.
- Brooch with glazed panel reverse.
- Split pearls are a creamy white to greyish colour, with rose and greenish overtones.
- Split pearls in good condition with minor abrasions.
- Rubies are a well matched slightly purplish red hue, well saturated, with a fairly dark tone, good to fair clarity and typical inclusions.
- Rubies in good to fair condition with some abrasions. One earring ruby with small chip to table.
- Earrings with hook fittings for pierced ears.
- Width of brooch 4.2cms.
- Case with damage and wear, does not close.
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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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