Lot 45
A mid 19th century gold Holbeinesque, garnet, pearl and enamel pendant. The foil-back circular...
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Lot 45
A mid 19th century gold Holbeinesque, garnet, pearl and enamel pendant. The foil-back circular...
Lot 45
Lot Description
A mid 19th century gold Holbeinesque, garnet, pearl and enamel pendant. The foil-back circular garnet cabochon and pearl centre, within a rose-cut diamond, blue, red and green enamel circular-shape surround, suspending a similarly designed drop. Length 5.7cms. Weight 12.6gms. With case.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Possibly re-enamelled drop, well matched, thicker enamel, some gapping to the central garnet and slightly different shades of enamel.
<li>Some scratches and dents visible to the edging of the pendant.
<li>There are some small chips and scratches to areas of the enamel.
<li>Principal garnet is pinkish brown, with scattered typical inclusions visible with the unaided eye, some inclusions are surface reaching.
<li>The garnet to the drop is darker, with scattered inclusions visible with the unaided eye.
<li>The pearls are fairly well matched, visible blisters and and blemishes visible. Pearls untested.
<li>Scratches, scuffs and areas of discolouration to the box.
<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>
<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.<p>
<li>For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Natalie Craddock at natalie@fellows.co.uk<p>
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