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Lot 392

Lot 392

A pair of Georgian late 18th century Portuguese silver and gold, chrysoberyl earrings. Each...

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Lot 392

Lot Description

A pair of Georgian late 18th century Portuguese silver and gold, chrysoberyl earrings. Each designed as pave-set chrysoberyl interlocking circles and stylised floral line, suspended from a similarly-set cluster surmount, with gold bead highlights. Length 5.6cms. Total weight 17.9gms.

Postage: Auction Default

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Total lot weight: No

<li>Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches and small dents in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>Earrings have been altered, very likely to have had bow spacers at some point, now removed.

<li>Replacement fittings.

<li>Only a few of the gems have been tested due to setting restrictions.

<li>The gems are foil back, in closed back settings. The foil backings show deterioration.

<li>Chrysoberyl appear a medium yellowy green to slightly yellowy green, varied inclusions.

<li>Gems in fair condition, most with significant abrasion, many with nibbles and small chips.

<li>Screw back fittings for non-pierced ears.

<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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