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Lot 304

Lot 304

A late 19th century gem-set brooch. Designed as a fly with a split pearl and sapphire body,...

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Lot 304

Lot Description

A late 19th century gem-set brooch. Designed as a fly with a split pearl and sapphire body, red-gem eyes and rose-cut diamond wings, to the similarly-cut diamond foliate sides and cultured pearl terminals. Length 5.4cms. Weight 6.6gms.

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<li>Overall condition good. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>Some replacement stones.

<li>Cut and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents total carat weight estimation.

<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>

<li>Sapphire dark blue, well saturated.<p>

<li>Stones in fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges.<p>

<li>Cultured pearls have a cream body colour, pink overtones and fairly good lustre.

<li>Split pearl with a greyish body colour and good lustre, untested for natural origin.

<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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