A mid 19th century 18ct gold and silver, turquoise, cultured pearl and ruby snake bangle.
Description
Condition Report
A mid 19th century 18ct gold and silver gem-set bangle. Designed as a textured branch, with pave-set turquoise snake scrolled amongst seed and cultured pearl bi-colour foliage, the snake with ruby eyes. Inner diameter 5.7cms. Total weight 22.6gms.
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Purchasing information- Overall condition good. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.
- The piece has recently been cleaned and aggressively restored.
- Snake is slightly loose to the bangle.
- Turquoise are a slightly varied in colour, ranging from a medium slightly greenish blue hue, to dark blueish green. Some with brownish discolouration and matrix.
- Turquoise in good condition with minor abrasions.
- Without the aid of laboratory equipment, it has not been possible to determine if these cultured pearls are from a fresh or saltwater source.
- Cultured pearls untested for natural colour origin.
- Cultured pearls are a creamy white, yellowish and pinkish colour, with rose and greenish overtones.
- Cultured pearls generally in good condition. Pink cultured pearl with hairline cracks to the nacre.
- Width (at widest) 1.7cms.
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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.
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