Lot 76
A mid Victorian gold, diamond and gem-set enamel brooch watch. Of beetle form, the green enamel...
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Lot 76
A mid Victorian gold, diamond and gem-set enamel scarab beetle brooch...
Lot 76
Lot Description
A mid Victorian gold, diamond and gem-set enamel brooch watch. Of beetle form, the green enamel scarab, with red gem eyes, the wings opening to reveal a circular watch dial, suspended from a chased dragon surmount with green enamel and diamond foliate accents, together with a 15ct gold green enamel ring. Estimated total diamond weight 0.20ct. Length 8.7cms. Total weight 47.9gms.
Postage: Auction Default
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Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good to fair. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>One replacement eye red gem.
<li>Dial with one watch hand deficient, glazed cover deficient.
<li>Diamonds well matched.
<li>Diamonds bright.<p>
<li>Individual size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Diamonds with small inclusions.
<li>Red gems are in fair condition with minor abrasions.<p>
<li>Green enamel is in good to fair condition with minor abrasions, small chips.<p>
<li>Green enamel to just front side of the ring.
<li>Ring stamped 15ct, alterations to the reverse.
<li>Length of scarab 4.8cms. Length of surmount 3.9cms.
<li>Ring width 2mms.
<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>
<li>Fellows does not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any timepiece offered.<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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