Lot 56
An early 20th century gold turquoise and ruby dove sentimental brooch. The textured dove, with...
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Lot 56
An early 20th century gold turquoise and ruby dove sentimental brooch. The textured dove, with...
Lot 56
Lot Description
An early 20th century gold turquoise and ruby dove sentimental brooch. The textured dove, with circular turquoise cabochon detail and circular ruby cabochon eyes, grasping a circular turquoise cabochon forget-me-not. Length 2.9cms. Weight 4.1gms.
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Overall condition fair. There are scratches to the brooch and areas of significant discolouration in places. The back catch fitting is a replacement. There is a vacant hair panel, to the back of the forget-me-not. The turquoise is in good condition, there are areas of abrasion in places. The rubies are pinkish red with an even saturation of colour. The central stone to the forget-me-not id possibly deficient. Some settings may need to be secured.
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