Lot 148
A late 19th century continental gold sapphire and diamond brooch. The circular-shape sapphire...
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Lot 148
A late 19th century continental gold sapphire and diamond brooch. The circular-shape sapphire...
Lot 148
Lot Description
A late 19th century continental gold sapphire and diamond brooch. The circular-shape sapphire and diamond point oval-shape cluster, within a black enamel surround, to the black enamel, rose-cut diamond and circular-shape sapphire surmount. Length 5.2cms. Weight 18.2gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The lot is in fair overall condition with scratches and small dents in keeping with general wear. Sapphires possibly replacement. The brooch has small dents and some more noticeable dents. The pin, hinge, clasp and plates are replacements with soft solder evident. There is minor enamel wear. The diamonds appear moderately well matched, estimated total diamond weight 0.10ct, individual diamonds are too small to accurately assess colour/clarity grades. Please see important notices in the back of the catalogue for Coloured Gemstones. The sapphires are a dark blue and medium light blue hue. The sapphires are possible replacements. The sapphires have small chips and moderate abrasion. Unhallmarked.
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