Lot 83
A late 19th century gold mounted shell cameo brooch. Length 4.5cms. 11.2gms.
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Lot 83
A late 19th century gold mounted shell cameo brooch. Length 4.5cms. 11.2gms.
Lot 83
Lot Description
A late 19th century gold mounted shell cameo brooch.
Length 4.5cms. 11.2gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Varied discolouration. Small surface scratches and dents in keeping with wear.
<li>Cameo carved to depict a woman in profile, possibly Flora.
<li>Shell with general slight surface abrasions.
<li>Electronically tests as approximately 20ct 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.
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