A selection of late Victorian and later gem-set brooches. To include a late Victorian gold red...

Overall condition fair to good. Some surface wear in keeping with age/general wear. Possible replacement pins/fittings. Evidence of repair to the first, with solder visible to the front. Significant dents/scratches to the reverse. Cultured pearl and pastes are possible replacements. Two brooches have evidence of alteration/repair, with possible later added parts. One split pearl deficient. Red and blue pastes in fair to poor condition with significant abrasion/nibbles. Split pearls in fair condition with some abrasion. Cultured pearl creamy colour, fair skin with surface blemishes and glue residue. One amethyst deep purple, one pale purple, fairly good clarity with typical inclusions, good condition with minor abrasion/nibbles. Please see Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue for coloured gemstones. Diamonds in fair to poor condition with uneven fractured surfaces. Brooch fittings in good working order. One stamped 15ct. Two stamped 9ct. One with hallmarks rubbed.