Lot 1
A pair of mid 19th century gold, chalcedony and turquoise foliate earrings. Each designed as a...
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Lot 1
A pair of mid 19th century gold, chalcedony and turquoise foliate earrings. Each designed as a...
Lot 1
Lot Description
A pair of mid 19th century gold, chalcedony and turquoise foliate earrings. Each designed as a chalcedony tapered drop, with turquoise forget-me-not and cannetille girdle and similarly-set textured cap, suspended from a similarly-designed surmount. Turquoise clusters deficient. Length 7.8cms. Weight 22.8gms.
360: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
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Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Two of the turquoise floral clusters are deficient to one of the earrings, discolouration and slight soft solder visible, one of the clusters to the other earring has one deficient
<li>Turquoise are a medium blue through slightly greenish blue hues.
<li>Chalcedony with typical inclusions.
<li>The girdles are loose to each earring.
<li>Glue visible to some fittings.
<li>Hook and clip fittings for pierced ears.
<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 Emily Tebbutt at emilyt@fellows.co.uk<p>
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