Thursday 13 July 2017 | 11:00 | Lots: 345

Thursday 13 July 2017 | 11:00 | Lots: 345

Lot 25

Lot 25

A late Victorian diamond and gem-set butterfly brooch.

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Lot 25

Lot Description

A late Victorian diamond and gem-set butterfly brooch. With circular-shape sapphire body and ruby eyes, the rose-cut diamond wings with oval opal cabochon and ruby accents. Length 2.6cms. Total weight 10gms.

Postage: Auction Default

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

<li> Gems vary in hue, tone and saturation, with good to fair clarity and typical inclusions.<p>

<li>Cut and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents total carat weight estimation.

<li> Diamonds are in overall poor condition, with chips to girdle and some facet edges <p>

<li>Diamond fairly well matched.

<li>Diamonds fairly bright.<p>

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

<li>Stones in fair condition with some abrasion and minor nibbles to the girdle and facet edges.<p>

<li> Width 4cms <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>




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