Lot 23
A late Victorian gold labradorite monkey ring and pair of earrings. The ring carved to depict...
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Lot 23
A late Victorian gold labradorite monkey ring and pair of earrings. The ring carved to depict...
Lot 23
Lot Description
A late Victorian gold labradorite monkey ring and pair of earrings. The ring carved to depict the face of a monkey, each earring designed as an opal cabochon to the rose-cut diamond surmount. Length of earrings 1.6cms. Weight 7.7gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The lot is in fair to poor overall condition with scratches in keeping with general wear. The band has been repaired/resized with slight discolouration. The labradorite monkey is significantly worn and abraded with virtually no detail remaining. The monkey is deficient the gem eyes. Length of monkey face 0.9cm. One earring deficient the hook fitting. Fittings for pierced ears. Possible replacement fittings. Please see important notices for purchasers in the catalogue and on our website for Coloured Gemstones. The opals are well matched with moderate play of colour. Significant abrasion, one small chip. Diamonds are in closed back settings, unable to determine size, colour or clarity grades. Ring size P.
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