Lot 393
A late Victorian 15ct gold moonstone cabochon and graduated split pearl heart pendant, suspended...
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Lot 393
A late Victorian 15ct gold moonstone cabochon and graduated split pearl heart pendant, suspended...
Lot 393
Lot Description
A late Victorian 15ct gold moonstone cabochon and graduated split pearl heart pendant, suspended from a trace-link chain.
Length of pendant 2.7cms. Length of chain 37cms. 8.5gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Surface scratches and minor marks.
Varied wear to the gilt finish, noticeably to the chain and back of the pendant.
Jeweller-type scratch marks to the back of the pendant.
Split pearls appear well matched. Minor discolourations. Good lustre. Two of the split pearls to the surmount show white cement/glue-like substance to the edge.
Moonstone shows good slightly bluish white adularescence. Minor abrasions.
Electronically tests as approximately 15ct gold.
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