Lot 440
A mid Victorian gold gem-set necklace. The foil-back topaz, split pearl and turquoise foliate...
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Lot 440
A mid Victorian gold gem-set necklace. The foil-back topaz, split pearl and turquoise foliate...
Lot 440
Lot Description
A mid Victorian gold gem-set necklace. The foil-back topaz, split pearl and turquoise foliate engraved drop, with similarly-designed sides and surmount, suspended from alternate turquoise and split pearl floral engraved links and replacement snake and gloved hand clasp. Length 40.5cms. Weight 40.4gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good to fair. Few surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Some replacement components.
<li>Some replacement gems.
<li>Wear and small tears to some mounts.
<li>Topaz believed recently re-foiled.
<li>Reverse with glazed panel.
<li>Turquoise are a medium blue to medium moderately greenish blue.
<li>Split pearls are a fairly wellmatyched slightly greyish pearly hue. Some with moderate wear.
<li>Foil back gems appear a slightly mottled medium pink hue. Some slight deterioration to the foil backing.
<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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