Lot 51
A selection of three early to mid 20th century gem-set brooches. To include a 9ct gold nephrite...
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Lot 51
A selection of three early to mid 20th century gem-set brooches. To include a 9ct gold nephrite...
Lot 51
Lot Description
A selection of three early to mid 20th century gem-set brooches. To include a 9ct gold nephrite jade crescent brooch with foliate 'N.Z.' panel, a 15ct gold oval-shape garnet-topped-doublet bar brooch, together with a turquoise and single-cut diamond foliate bar brooch. Lengths 5 to 6.7cms. Total weight 20.1gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Overall condition fair to good. Some surface wear and discolouration in keeping with age. First and second with some wear to the gilt surfaces. Replacement pins, some base-metal. Nephrite jade yellowish to brownish-green, typical inclusions, chip to one tip. Garnet-topped-doublet reddish-pink, fairly good clarity with typical inclusions, good condition with minor nicks. Turquoise greenish-blue, typical dark veining, good condition with minor abrasion. Please see Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue or on our website for coloured gemstones. Diamonds fairly bright and well matched. Estimated total diamond weight 0.04ct. Individual size prevents accurate colour/clarity assessment. Scattered inclusions easily visible under magnification. Diamonds in fairly good condition with some nicks. First stamped 9. Second stamped 15ct. Third stamped 9ct.
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