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Lot 366

Lot 366

A Georgian gold foil-back pink topaz cannetille brooch/pendant, with...

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Lot 366

Lot Description

A Georgian gold foil-back pink topaz cannetille brooch, with glazed hairwork locket to reverse.
May be worn as a pendant.

Length 4.4cms. 7.4gms.

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

<li>General marks, small scratches, discolouration and wear. Dark discolouration and wear to reverse. Soft solder visible to suspension ring fixture, likely later addition to piece. Area of cannetille to one arm of cross deficient.
<li>Hairwork with debris visible beneath glazed panel.
<li>Foil-backing with notable discolouration and wear, some debris visible between stones and foil-backing.
<li>Topazes appear to vary from a vivid slightly violetish pink to a pale slightly yellowish pink hue.
<li>Topazes mostly with light abrasion, central topaz with chip to girdle.<p>
<li>Yellow metal electronically tests as 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.
<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.
<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>
<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.<p>
<li>Free virtual viewings are available by appointment. Please email hello@fellows.co.uk for more information and to book an appointment.
<li>For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk<p>

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