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

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

Lot 28

Lot 28

A late Victorian silver and gold, pearl, sapphire and diamond lyre brooch.

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Lot 28

Lot Description

A late Victorian silver and gold, gem-set lyre brooch. The pave-set diamond lyre, with circular-shape sapphire highlights and pearls. Estimated total diamond weight 1.50cts. Length 4.2cms. Total weight 9.6gms. Pearls untested.

Postage: Auction Default

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

<li>Slight bends to the pin.

<li>Safety chain probable later addition/replacement.


<li>Some possible replacement gems.

<li>Diamonds bright and well matched.


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


<li>Sapphires are a fairly well matched deep medium blue hue. Slight variation in tone and saturation.

<li>Minor to moderate abrasion.

<li>Pearls untested for natural origin.

<li>Pearls vary in colour, fairly well matched in lustre.

<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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