26th Apr, 2023 11:00

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 14
 

14

A Victorian lapis lazuli and diamond set brooch, the shaped circular panel applied with scrolled ropetwist wirework decoration, centred with a lapis lazuli cabochon with diamond capped setting, suspending a teardrop-shaped lapis lazuli bead drop, length 6.6cm

Sold for £350
Estimated at £100 - £150


 

A Victorian lapis lazuli and diamond set brooch, the shaped circular panel applied with scrolled ropetwist wirework decoration, centred with a lapis lazuli cabochon with diamond capped setting, suspending a teardrop-shaped lapis lazuli bead drop, length 6.6cm

Patchy staining and discolouration to mount, with occasional small losses to wirework decoration. Dents and small splits to panel reverse. Diamonds have a typically greyish appearance, with some small chips/fractures. Fractures and scuffs to lapis lazuli cabochon and drop. Diameter of cabochon 14mm, total length of drop 28mm. The brooch pin is functioning. The mount is untested as gold/gilt metal. Gross weight approximately 13gm.

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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 26th Apr, 2023

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