Lot 527
A mid 19th century bi-colour gold textured dove brooch, with olive branch and pink sapphire...
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Lot 527
A mid 19th century bi-colour gold textured dove brooch, with olive branch and pink sapphire...
Lot 527
Lot Description
A mid 19th century bi-colour gold textured dove brooch, with olive branch and pink sapphire eyes.
Length 3.7cms. 4.8gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Surface scratches and varied discolouration.
Repair to one wing where it joins the body.
Panel to the centre of the breast to the reverse of the brooch has a green enamel section, the panel is currently loose within the cavity.
Sapphire eyes are a medium pink.
Electronically tests as approximately 20ct gold. Possible gilt interference.
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