A mid Victorian gold, garnet and diamond brooch, circa 1860. The vari-shape purple garnet and...

<li>Overall condition fair. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>Cracks and repairs to the surmount

<li>One section of leaf has lifted, soft solder and discolouration visible.

<li>More noticeable dents to the knot motif.

<li>Drop fittings presumed replacements, discolouration, possible soft solder.

<li>Drop with small loop for possible further drops, deficient.

<li>Diamonds are replacement gems

<li>Diamonds fairly well matched.

<li>Cut, size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate weight, colour and clarity assessment.<p>

<li>Diamonds appear a steely grey hue, varied inclusions.

<li>Garnets are in closed back settings, presumed foil back. Garnets appear a medium deep purplish red hue, varied inclusions, some surface reaching.<p>

<li>Stones in good condition with minor abrasions.<p>

<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>

<li>Case shows moderate wear, gilt lettering to silk reads 'H. Walford, 68&69 High St't, Banbury.'

<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>