Lot 85
A mid 19th century gold turquoise triquetra brooch, on foliate engraved lattice ground,...
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Lot 85
A mid 19th century gold turquoise triquetra brooch, on foliate engraved lattice ground,...
Lot 85
Lot Description
A mid 19th century gold turquoise triquetra brooch, on foliate engraved lattice ground, suspending a detachable turquoise fringe.
French assay marks. Length 6.7cms. 12.7gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>General light marks and wear.
<li>Wear to the gilt finish at the top of the brooch at the reverse, along with scratches, evidence of chemical gold testing.
<li>Pin hinge is slightly loose, connecting post at hinge is loose.
<li>Varied discolouration.
<li>Slight soft solder visible to the sides at the join of the back plate.
<li>Turquoise varies from a light blue to a light greenish blue hue, with slight medium brown matrix.
<li>Approximate dimensions of central turquoise 7.3 by 6.1mms, unable to ascertain depth due to setting.
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