Lot 9
A late Georgian gold foil-back topaz necklace. Designed as a circular and oval-shape foil-back...
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Lot 9
A late Georgian gold foil-back topaz necklace. Designed as a circular and oval-shape foil-back...
Lot 9
Lot Description
A late Georgian gold foil-back topaz necklace. Designed as a circular and oval-shape foil-back topaz cluster within a kite-shape cannetille surround, suspended from a series of similarly-set floral clusters and kite-shape spacers, to the fancy-link swag back-chain. Drop detachable. Length of drop 6.1cms. Length of necklace 40.5cms. Weight 49.2gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition fair. Surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Large areas of discolouration to some of the surrounds.
<li>Drop has had a fitting removed from the back, most probable a brooch fitting.
<li>Some replacement stones probable.
<li>Some of the links between the clusters are unreliable and would benefit from attention to strengthen.
<li>The drop is detachable.
<li>Not all stones have been tested.
<li>Topaz are foil-backed.
<li>Topaz in good condition, with minor scratches.
<li>Secured by a push-piece clasp, of similar cluster design, in good working order.
<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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