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Lot 762

Lot 762

A mid to late 19th century gold coral brooch, with drop fringe. Length 6.4cms. 17.7gms.With...

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Lot 762

Lot Description

A mid to late 19th century gold coral brooch, with drop fringe.

Length 6.4cms. 17.7gms.
With fitted case by Luigi Casalta, Naples.
Coral untested for natural colour origin.

Export issue: Yes

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: 17.6

Total lot weight: 50

Surface scratches and minor marks. Varied discolouration.
Case with space for earrings to the sides, earrings not with the lot.
Case shows damages, one side of the base is loose, significant losses to the cover material on the base.
Coral untested for natural colour origin.
Coral appear well matched with a mottled slightly orangey pink hue. Varied dark polyp holes visible.
Electronically tests as approximately 21ct gold, presumed interference from gilt finish.
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