A mid 20th century Australian 22ct gold opal and black opal brooch,...

<li>Overall condition good. Light marks and wear to the metal in keeping with age.

<li>Brooch signed E. H. Staines and stamped 22ct. Earrings not signed, but also stamped 22ct.

<li>Opals are slightly translucent to opaque, with strong play-of-colour, displaying a range of hues.

<li>Black opals have a dark bluish body and display a strong play-of-colour in a 'harlequin' like pattern, with a good range of hues.  

<li>Opals in good condition.<p>

<li>Estimated dimensions of one larger black opal 8 by 7 by 2.7mms. Estimated dimensions of one smaller black opal 5 by 4 by 1.8mms.

<li>Earrings with fixed post fittings for pierced ears.

<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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