Lot 475
A 19th century garnet and split pearl brooch, lozenge shaped the central circular foil backed...
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Lot 475
A 19th century garnet and split pearl brooch, lozenge shaped the central circular foil backed...
Lot 475
Lot Description
A 19th century garnet and split pearl brooch, lozenge shaped the central circular foil backed garnet within a split pearl surround surrounded by four square shape garnet with split pearl detail. Length 3.4cms. Weight 8.46gms.
Postage: Auction Default
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Condition Report
The brooch is in good overall condition with scratches and small dents in keeping with general wear. The back shows some deeper scratches and discolouration. The pin is a base metal replacement. The garnets have minor-moderate facet-edge abrasion. One garnet is a replacement. The split pearls appear moderately well matched, some with a yellow glue-like substance and some possibly replacements.
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