Lot 334
A 19th century gold rock crystal sphere cluster locket brooch. Diameter 4.4cms. 25.7gms.
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Lot 334
A 19th century gold rock crystal sphere cluster locket brooch.
Lot 334
Lot Description
A 19th century gold rock crystal sphere cluster locket brooch.
Diameter 4.4cms. 25.7gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Scratches and minor dents.
<li>Varied discolouration, some significant.
<li>Later safety chain. Replacement base metal pin.
<li>One of the beads to the surround is glass, the rest appears to be rock crystal.
<li>Central domed rock crystal is hinged. Diameter of locket section 2cms.
<li>Centre of brooch electronically tests as approximately 18ct gold.
<li>Supports for the rock crystal beads electronically test as approximately 7ct gold, presumed gilt metal.
<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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