Lot 51
An Art Deco 18ct gold Egyptian Revival gem-set winged scarab brooch. The blue faience scarab,...
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Lot 51
An Art Deco 18ct gold Egyptian Revival gem-set winged scarab brooch. The blue faience scarab,...
Lot 51
Lot Description
An Art Deco 18ct gold Egyptian Revival gem-set winged scarab brooch. The blue faience scarab, with oval-shape ruby serpent head sides, to the enamel wings highlighted with rose-cut diamonds and circular-shape rubies. Length 5cms. Weight 7.9gms. With fitted case.
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Overall condition good to fair in keeping with age and general wear. Minor surface scratches in keeping with general wear. Chip to edge of faience scarab and small surface chips to enamel. Scarab loose within the setting. Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue or online 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. Please be advised that inability of a purchaser to import any such item into the US or elsewhere will not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale. Individual size and setting prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment. Discolouration to mount. Wear to case in keeping with age. Case stamped "Buys-Badollet, Cairo".
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