Lot 43
An Edwardian 9ct gold diamond and gem-set crescent brooch. The graduated blister pearl line,...
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Lot 43
An Edwardian 9ct gold diamond and gem-set crescent brooch. The graduated blister pearl line,...
Lot 43
Lot Description
An Edwardian 9ct gold diamond and gem-set crescent brooch. The graduated blister pearl line, with circular-shape demantoid garnet and single-cut diamond spacers. Estimated total diamond weight 0.15ct. Length 6.8cms. Weight 8.4gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good. Some surface scratches/ wear and slight discolouration in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Safety chain probably later, marked to safety chain with maker's mark for Murrle Bennett & Co.
<li>Possible replacement gems.
<li>Diamonds well matched.
<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Demantoid garnets are a fairly well matched moderately vibrant yellowy green hue, few with small nicks and chips.
<li>Blister pearls are fairly well matched slightly yellowy cream hue, few slightly more yellow discoloured, with uneven surface, fair to good luster.
<li>Slight wear to some blister pearl surfaces.
<li>Stamped 9ct to reverse, engraved '1431'.
<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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