Lot 559
An early to mid 19th century gold shell cameo brooch with cannetille surround set with foil-back...
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Lot 559
An early to mid 19th century gold shell cameo brooch with cannetille surround set with foil-back...
Lot 559
Lot Description
An early to mid 19th century gold shell cameo brooch with cannetille surround set with foil-back gems.
Length 4.5cms. 15.8gms
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition fair to good.
<li>Some soft solder repairs to reverse of surround.
<li>Central panel replacement. Cameo ill fitting to mount. Visible dirt under glass.<p>
<li>Deterioration to foil-back settings. Some wear and abrasion to stones.<p>
<li>Pin a probable later replacement and does not test as gold.<p>
<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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<li>For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk
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