Lot 528
A late 19th century carved stone owl stickpin, perched upon a gold branch. Length of stickpin...
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Lot 528
A late 19th century carved stone owl stickpin, perched upon a gold branch. Length of stickpin...
Lot 528
Lot Description
A late 19th century carved stone owl stickpin, perched upon a gold branch.
Length of stickpin head 2.2cms. 3.9gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>General slight surface marks. General dirt and slight discolourations.
<li>Owl with minimal frits/nibbles, one to the end of the eyebrow, few very minor marks to wing tips.
<li>Branch shows pitting.
<li>Red cabochon eyes size and setting prevents accurate assessment, believed either garnet or glass.
<li>Branch electronically tests as approximately 18ct gold, pin as approximately 9ct 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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