Lot 25
A late Victorian diamond and gem-set butterfly brooch. With circular-shape sapphire body and...
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Lot 25
A late Victorian diamond and gem-set butterfly brooch.
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
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<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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