Thursday 15 January 2015 | 11:00 | Lots: 439

Thursday 15 January 2015 | 11:00 | Lots: 439

Lot 436

Lot 436

A mid 19th century gold foil-back topaz pendant. The ovoid-shape foil-back pink topaz, within a...

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Lot 436

Lot Description

A mid 19th century gold foil-back topaz pendant. The ovoid-shape foil-back pink topaz, within a scrolling foliate mount suspending a graduated foliate fringe, to the scale-link chain with oval-shape foil-back pink topaz spacer. Length of pendant 7cms. Length of chain 47cms. Weight 23.4gms.

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The lot is in good overall condition with light scratches in keeping with general wear. Small chip to reverse of larger topaz, at tip. The clasp is a hexagonal barrel clasp with foliate motif. The chain has a small plain loop to secure/support the gem-set spacer. Slight wear to few of the links. The suspension loop for the pendant shows the construction to the reverse, with slight discolouration. The gem mounts show very slight dents. Please see important notices for purchasers in the catalogue and on our website for Coloured Gemstones. The topaz are foil back and appear a well matched medium, slightly purplish pink hue. Minor deterioration to the foil backing. Approximate dimensions of topaz: 25 by 12.5mms and 11.7 by 8.3mms. Depths impossible to assess due to closed back settings.

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