Lot 309
A carved coral brooch.
Description
Condition Report
A coral brooch. Of marquise outline, the carved coral floral cluster, with similarly-carved coral foliate highlights. Length 6.5cms. Weight 19gms. Coral untested.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition fair. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
- Glue residue visible to various locations on the back of brooch.
- Coral untested for natural colour origin.
- Coral are in good to fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the surfaces and edges.
- Coral are well matched, medium orangish-pink colour, with white patches, with good lustre.
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