An early to mid 19th century gold foil back garnet cannetille brooch,...

<li>Overall condition mostly very good.
<li>One small section of cannetille deficient from near one of the shells.
<li>Garnets are in closed back, presumed foil back settings and appear a well matched deep purplish red hue.
<li>Replacement brooch fittings.
<li>Later safety chain.
<li>Locket to reverse appears clean, contains woven hair.

<li>Electronically tests as approximately 21-22ct gold.

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