Lot 533
A mid 19th century Archaeological Revival gold micro mosaic bangle, depicting a central figure...
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Lot 533
A mid 19th century Archaeological Revival gold micro mosaic bangle, depicting a central figure...
Lot 533
Lot Description
A mid 19th century Archaeological Revival gold micro mosaic bangle, depicting a central figure with various birds and mythical creatures.
Inner diameter 5.7cms.
Crossed keys mark. 73.9gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>One of the side panels depicting a seahorse or mythical creature is deficient, replaced with a red substance, the reverse of this section is dented.
<li>Minor tesseri deficient to the central figures face and shroud.
<li>Tesseri deficient to birds to either side of the central figure.
<li>Two of the swan(?) faces are deficient to the arms of the bangle.
<li>General discolouration.
<li>Width 4.4cms.
<li>Electronically tests as approximately 21ct 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>Maker's mark appears to be a crossed keys and Papal hat.
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