Thursday 21 January 2021 | 11:00 | Lots: 354

Thursday 21 January 2021 | 11:00 | Lots: 354

Lot 478

Lot 478

A floral carved ruby, moonstone and blue gem butterfly brooch.

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Lot 478

Lot Description

A floral carved ruby, moonstone and blue gem butterfly brooch.

Length 3cms. 5.7gms.

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

<li>Overall condition fair to good. Alterations visible to reverse, base metal fittings.



<li>Moonstone has a slightly bluish white adularescence.

<li>Rubies are a fairly vibrant, well matched purplish red hue.

<li>One ruby nicked along a fissure.

<li>Blue gem untested, believed to be paste.


<li>Electronically tests as approximately 14ct gold.

<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>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>

<li>Free virtual viewings are available by appointment. Please email hello@fellows.co.uk for more information and to book an appointment.


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