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Lot 56

Lot 56

An early 20th century gold turquoise and ruby dove sentimental brooch.

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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

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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