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Lot 49
A late Victorian gold foil back garnet locket. Length 4.6cms. 16.5gms.
Lot 49
Lot Description
A late Victorian gold foil back garnet locket.
Length 4.6cms. 16.5gms.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: 16.5
Total lot weight: 0.02
Condition Report
Surface scratches and minor marks.
Jeweller-type scratch marks to the reverse.
Dents to the rope-twist surround of the central garnet.
Garnets are foil back and appear a well matched moderately purplish red.
Estimated dimensions of central garnet 17 by 12.4mms.
Electronically tests as approximately 19ct gold, presumed interference from gilt finish.
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