Lot 35
A mid Victorian enamel and gem-set memorial brooch. The replacement oval blue chalcedony...
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Lot 35
A mid Victorian enamel and gem-set memorial brooch.
Lot 35
Lot Description
A mid Victorian enamel and gem-set memorial brooch. The replacement oval blue chalcedony cabochon, within a split pearl surround, to the black enamel and scrolling foliate border. Personal engraving dated 1855. Length 5cms.
Postage: Auction Default
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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 split pearls deficient.
<li>Base metal replacement fittings.
<li>Chalcedony is a replacement, with white metal collet.
<li>Split pearls fairly well matched.
<li>Chalcedony is a medium blue hue, well saturated, with clarity and typical inclusions.<p>
<li>Stones in good condition with minor abrasions.<p>
<li>Personal insciption reads: Presented by G.F. & M.G., to F.G.G., in memory of her dear Father, who died Feb'y5th 1855, Aged 54.'
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