Lot 500
A late Victorian gold emerald brooch. The square-shape foil back emerald and cannetille dome,...
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Lot 500
A late Victorian gold emerald brooch. The square-shape foil back emerald and cannetille dome,...
Lot 500
Lot Description
A late Victorian gold emerald brooch. The square-shape foil back emerald and cannetille dome, with similarly-set embossed scrolling ribbon surround, suspending later snake-link swags and emerald and paste oval-shape locket. One emerald deficient. One replacement paste. Length 7.7cms. Weight 14.1gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition fair. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Reverse of locket drop and central panel with glazed compartments, glass replaced with plastic.
<li>The piece has been recently re-gilt.
<li>Probable replacement sections, the design to the locket and the central panel do not match.
<li>One emerald deficient.
<li>One green paste replacement.
<li>Possible further replacement gems.
<li>Emeralds are foil back, varied discolouration, varied saturation, varied inclusions, some surface reaching.
<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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