Lot 280
A Victorian amethyst and citrine cluster brooch, circa 1870. Of marquise-shape outline, the...
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Lot 280
A Victorian amethyst and citrine cluster brooch, circa 1870. Of marquise-shape outline, the...
Lot 280
Lot Description
A Victorian amethyst and citrine cluster brooch, circa 1870. Of marquise-shape outline, the oval-shape amethyst within a circular-shape citrine surround. AF. Length 5.1cms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The brooch is in overall fair condition. The central amethyst is loose within the setting and would need attention, the amethyst is off straight. There are some slight scratches and chips to the amethyst. The amethyst is a pale to medium colour with visible colour banding stemming across the stone. The citrine are fairly well matched, some appear a little greeny yellow with areas of colour zoning. There are scratches to the setting in keeping with the age of the piece. The back pin is metal and appears to have been replaced. Weight 17.7gms. Jade untested for natural colour origin.
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers at the front of our catalogue for coloured gemstones.
in good condition with minor abrasions
in fair condition with some abrasion
in poor condition with significant abrasion
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