Lot 52
An Art Nouveau 18ct gold diamond locket. Of oval-shape outline, depicting the profile of a lady...
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Lot 52
An Art Nouveau 18ct gold diamond locket. Of oval-shape outline, depicting the profile of a lady...
Lot 52
Lot Description
An Art Nouveau 18ct gold diamond locket. Of oval-shape outline, depicting the profile of a lady with flowing hair, within a diamond point surround, opening to reveal an interior mirror, suspended from an early 20th century 15ct gold belcher-link chain. Locket with Maker's mark for Comte Prosper d'Epinay De Briort, 1836-1914. French assay marks. Length of locket 6.3cms. Length of chain. Weight 42cms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good to fair. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Scratches and shallow dents to reverse casing.
<li>Some water damage and scratches to inner mirror
<li>Diamonds fairly well matched.
<li>Diamonds fairly bright.<p>
<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Chips visible to some rose-cut diamonds with magnification.
<li>Several dents visible to the links of the chain, some possible repair.
<li>chain stamped 15ct.
<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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