Lot 478
A mid 20th century split pearl and ruby bird bar brooch. The two textured birds, with split...
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Lot 478
A mid 20th century split pearl and ruby bird bar brooch. The two textured birds, with split...
Lot 478
Lot Description
A mid 20th century split pearl and ruby bird bar brooch. The two textured birds, with split pearl breasts and circular ruby cabochon eyes, atop a textured branch and plain bar. Length 5.5cms. Weight 7.2gms.
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Overall condition good to fair. There are scratches and areas of discolouration to the brooch in keeping with overall wear. One ruby cabochon eye is deficient and there is one split pearl deficient. The split pearls slightly vary in shade with visible blemishes in places. Stamped 9ct to bar. Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue for coloured gemstones.
The US prohibits the importation of items containing rubies or jadeite originating in Burma. For your convenience we have applied this notice to lots which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma, or those of indeterminate origin.
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