Lot 8
A late Victorian gold gem-set butterfly brooch. The opal and sapphire body, with split pearl...
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Lot 8
A late Victorian gold gem-set butterfly brooch. The opal and sapphire body, with split pearl...
Lot 8
Lot Description
A late Victorian gold gem-set butterfly brooch. The opal and sapphire body, with split pearl wings and red gem eyes. Opal AF. Length 2.9cms. Weight 6.2gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition fair. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Base metal replacement pin.
<li>One ruby eye, one red paste replacement.
<li>Opal is chipped and cracked.
<li>Opal displays good play of colour across a range of hues.
<li>Estimated dimensions of opal 11.5 by 7.3 by 2.6mms.
<li>Sapphire is a vibrant, deep blue hue.
<li>Estimated dimensions of sapphire 4.2 by 3mms.
<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 Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk<p>
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