Thursday 10 December 2015 | 11:00 | Lots: 536

Thursday 10 December 2015 | 11:00 | Lots: 536

Lot 8

Lot 8

An early 19th century gold amethyst and split pearl necklace and matching brooch. The necklace...

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Lot 8

Lot Description

An early 19th century gold amethyst and split pearl necklace and matching brooch. The necklace designed as a foil-back pear-shape amethyst and split pearl foliate drop, to the similarly-set scrolling links and fancy-link back-chain, together with matching brooch. Length of necklace 39cms. Length of brooch 4.6cms. Weight 17.6gms. With fitted case.

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<li>Overall condition fair to poor. Surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and dents in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>The two small drops are possible replacements, with replacement amethysts.

<li>The back of the brooch is significantly dented, with areas of discolouration and soft solder.

<li>Some more significant scratches to the back of the scrolling links of the necklace.

<li>Some replacement gemstones.

<li>The foil backing of many has deteriorated and faded in colour some to more of a pink tone. Some of the amethyst is pale purple with a weak saturation of colour.

<li>One of the replacement amethyst has patchy colour and the and is significantly chipped.

<li>Split pearls fairly well matched, blisters and blemishes to some.

<li>The chain is significantly tarnished in places.

<li>The box is scuffed, discoloured and damaged in places.

<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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