A 19th century gold miniature brooch, depicting a detail of Sandro Botticelli's Madonna of the...

<li>Scratches, small dents and discolouration in keeping with wear.
<li>Base metal pin.
<li>Glass with small flaws, gas bubble and slight unevenness.
<li>Miniature shows slight dirt. Slight dirt or fungal growth to the back side of the glass under certain colours.
<li>Small green discolouration/spotting around both figures hair, mostly to the underside of the glass.
<li>Split pearls show varied discolouration and lustre.
<li>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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