A late Victorian gold large carbuncle garnet brooch. Length 6.4cms. 61.7gms.

<li>Overall condition good.
<li>Small file scratch and jeweller-type scratch marks to the reverse.
<li>Garnets are a deep, well matched red and slightly purplish red.
<li>Typical inclusions including few surface reaching features.
<li>Minor abrasions, one of the smaller garnets with some surface scratches.
<li>Estimated dimensions of largest garnet approximately 39.3 by 19.1 by 8mms (at smallest measurement of concave reverse).
<li>Electronically tests as approximately 18-21ct gold, gilt finish believed to be interfeering with the result.
<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.

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