Lot 68
Two late 19th century memorial hair rings. The first designed as a red-paste and split pearl...
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Lot 68
Two late 19th century memorial hair rings. The first designed as a red-paste and split pearl...
Lot 68
Lot Description
Two late 19th century memorial hair rings. The first designed as a red-paste and split pearl floral cluster, to the woven hair band, the second designed as an oval-shape woven hair panel, to the rectangular-shape surround and later wirework band. Total weight 3.3gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Overall condition good to fair. Surface scratches and discolouration in keeping with general wear and age. One band shows obvious evidence of re-sizing. The split pearls have a well matched creamy-white with fair lustre, and some abrasion and peeling. The hair band shows some abrasion and is slightly frayed in places. Approximate ring sizes T. Split pearls untested for natural origin. Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue or on our website for coloured gemstones.
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