Lot 189
A 19th century garnet foliate brooch. Length 5.5cms. 8.4gms.
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Lot 189
A 19th century garnet foliate brooch. Length 5.5cms. 8.4gms.
Lot 189
Lot Description
A 19th century garnet foliate brooch.
Length 5.5cms. 8.4gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>General small dents, scratches and discolouration.
<li>Drop deficient.
<li>Drop secton with gilt base metal back board, presumed later addition.
<li>Garnets are in closed back settings, presumed foil back and appear a bright, well matched reddish purple hue. One garnet with minor nick.
<li>Electronically tests as approximately 19-20ct gold (copper and zinc back plate to the drop)
<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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