A late 19th century fire opal carving, depicting the bust of Athena, mounted as a...

<li>Discolouration, scratch marks and minor dents in keeping with age.

<li>Opal varies in hue from a milky white though to a medium orange. Varied play of colour, predominantly green and blue hues.
<li>Opal shows crazing/cracks, chip along the mount at the neck line toward the front.
<li>Opal has dark linear inclusions in the helmet section.

<li>Opal mount electronically tests as approximately 18ct gold. Pin electronically tests as approximately 15ct 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.

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