Lot 322
A Georgian silver foil back paste girandole suite, later converted to two pendants and a...
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Lot 322
A Georgian silver foil back paste girandole suite, later converted to two pendants and a...
Lot 322
Lot Description
A Georgian silver foil back paste girandole suite, later converted to two pendants and a brooch.
Length of principal pendant 6.5cms. Length of smaller pendant and brooch 4.2cms. 63.3gms.
With early 20th century fitted case.
Box: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good. Minor surface wear and dents. The pin to the brooch a later addition.
<li>Sticker to verso of case stating: 'Antique paste pendants said to be 250 yrs old - bought by self Hon Robt Sawers, March 1909 for £18.10/-'
<li>Some minor discolouration to backing of pastes to smaller pendant and brooch effecting brightness. Some pastes with slightly abraded facet edges and minor chips and nibbles.
<li>The pendants and brooch electronically test as silver, the chain to the smaller pendant as 15ct gold, the chain to the larger pendant as platinum and the pin to the brooch as non-precious metal.
<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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