Lot 342
A late 19th century 18ct gold reverse carved and painted rock crystal stickpin, depicting a
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Lot 342
A late 19th century 18ct gold reverse carved and painted rock crystal...
Lot 342
Lot Description
A late 19th century 18ct gold reverse carved and painted rock crystal stickpin, depicting a British bulldog, with rose-cut diamond surround.
Diameter of stickpin head 1.8cms. 4.9gms.
With case.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>General surface scratches and minor marks.
<li>Few moderate scratches to the rock crystal.
<li>Loss to the paint on one shoulder.
<li>Backed in mother-of-pearl, some glue visible to backing.
<li>Diamonds appear well matched.
<li>Cut, size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate weight, colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Electronically tests as approximately 18ct 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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