Lot 28
A late Victorian silver and gold, gem-set lyre brooch. The pave-set diamond lyre, with...
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Lot 28
A late Victorian silver and gold, pearl, sapphire and diamond lyre brooch.
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
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<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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