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Thursday 8 December 2016 | 11:00 | Lots: 383

Lot 134

Lot 134

A late Victorian, gold peridot and gem-set insect brooch. The pear-shape peridot body, with...

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Lot 134

Lot Description

A late Victorian, gold peridot and gem-set insect brooch. The pear-shape peridot body, with old-cut diamond thorax, ruby eyes and rose-cut diamond highlight legs. Estimated dimensions of peridot 24 by 17.3 by 10.7mms. Estimated total old-cut diamond weight 0.40ct. Length 3.4cms. Weight 12.8gms.

Export issue: Yes

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

<li>Overall condition good. Some surface scratches/ wear, minor discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.


<li>Replacement clasp.


<li>Diamonds well matched.


<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>


<li>Rubies with wear to the mounts, possible replacement gems. Rubies are well matched medium red hue.

<li>Peridot dimensions are estimations, the length is a best guess based on limited visibility.

<li>Peridot is a deep medium yellowy green hue. One eye visible inclusion toward the centre of the gem.

<li>Peridot with moderate facet edge abrasion and minor nicks.




<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>

<li>The US prohibits the importation of items containing rubies or jadeite originating in Burma. For your convenience we have applied this notice to lots which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma, or those of indeterminate origin. Please be advised that inability of a purchaser to import any such item into the US or  elsewhere will not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale.<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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