Lot 389
A late Victorian silver and gold diamond and gem-set butterfly brooch, circa 1880. Set with...
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Lot 389
A late Victorian silver and gold diamond and gem-set butterfly brooch, circa 1880. Set with...
Lot 389
Lot Description
A late Victorian silver and gold diamond and gem-set butterfly brooch, circa 1880. Set with diamond points, split pearls, ruby and paste
gems. One antenna and three gems deficient. Length 3.6cms. Weight 7.3gms.
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The lot is in poor to fair overall condition with scratches in keeping with general wear. Significant discolouration and tarnish. Base metal replacement fittings. File marks to back of legs. One antenna deficient. Three gems deficient. Many paste replacement gems. Some set at angles. Split pearls with significant wear. Some with small chips. Please see important notices for purchasers in the catalogue and on our website for Coloured Gemstones. Estimated total diamond spread weight 0.15ct, which is no indication of the total diamond weight. Individual diamonds too small to accurately assess colour/clarity grades. Some surface reaching features.
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