Lot 108
An early 20th century split pearl and ruby swallow brooch. Designed as two split pearl swallows...
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Lot 108
An early 20th century split pearl and ruby swallow brooch. Designed as two split pearl swallows...
Lot 108
Lot Description
An early 20th century split pearl and ruby swallow brooch. Designed as two split pearl swallows in flight, with circular ruby cabochon eyes, to the knife-edge bar. One split pearl deficient. Length 4.8cms. Weight 5.5gms.
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Overall condition fair to good. Some surface wear in keeping with age. One end of the bar slightly misaligned. Replacement base metal pin. Some possible replacement split pearls. One split pearl deficient. Split pearls fairly well matched, fairly good skins with some surface blemishes. Rubies in good condition with some abrasion. Please see Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue or on our website 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 items into the US or elsewhere will not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.
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