Lot 225
A late 19th century silver and gold cultured pearl and diamond brooch. Of openwork design, the...
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Lot 225
A late 19th century silver and gold cultured pearl and diamond brooch. Of openwork design, the...
Lot 225
Lot Description
A late 19th century silver and gold cultured pearl and diamond brooch. Of openwork design, the cultured pearl, suspended from a cultured pearl scrolling foliate panel with rose-cut diamond accents. Cultured pearls replaced. Length 5.5cms. Weight 12.6gms.
Postage: Auction Default
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Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The lot is in good overall condition with scratches and small dents in keeping with general wear. The cultured pearls are replacements. One of the cultured pearls is drilled. Most of the cultured pearls have glue visible and the nacre quality varies significantly. The pin, pin hinge, clasp and hinge and clasp plates are replacements. There are two loops so the piece could be worn as a pendant. General tarnish/discolouration. The cultured pearl drop is a later replacement. The diamonds appear bright and well matched, estimated total diamond spread weight 0.25ct, though this is no way indicates the actual total diamond weight. Individual diamonds too small to accurately assess colour/clarity grades.
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