A late Victorian 18ct gold Scottish Luckenbooth garnet and split pearl...

<li>Overall condition good. Some surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>For a similar example please see Benjamin, J, 2003. Starting to collect Antique Jewellery. 1st ed. England: Antique Collectors' Club Ltd., p.89.

<li>Slight discolouration to reverse.

<li>Replacement brooch fittings and later surmount fitting.

<li>Soft solder can be seen.

<li>Split pearls are a fairly well matched, white to creamy white colour, with faint rose and green over tones.

<li>Spilt pearls in good to fair condition with minor natural blemishes. Two with slight nacre damage.<p>

<li>Garnets are in a closed back setting, presumed foil back.

<li>Garnets appear a well matched, slightly purplish red hue, well saturated.

<li>Garnets in good condition with minor abrasion.

<li>Width (at widest) 3.5mms.

<li>With safety chain.

<li>May be worn as a brooch.

<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>

<li>Fellows uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns.

<li>Fellows does not guarantee the standard of gold or platinum unless an item is hallmarked. Results from electronically tested items should only be used as a guide and with caution, as false readings are possible.

<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>