23rd Mar, 2022 11:00

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 15
 

15

A late 19th century pink topaz brooch/pendant, modelled as a scrolled ribbon-shaped panel, profusely engraved with flowerheads and foliage to a textured ground, highlighted with four octagonal mixed-cut pink topaz in collet settings, gold mounted, with base metal pin, and a rock crystal locket pendant, the cover reverse carved with a cross and star motifs, the reverse with plaited hairwork, brooch length 5.2cm, pendant length 3.1cm (2)

Sold for £850
Estimated at £300 - £500


 

A late 19th century pink topaz brooch/pendant, modelled as a scrolled ribbon-shaped panel, profusely engraved with flowerheads and foliage to a textured ground, highlighted with four octagonal mixed-cut pink topaz in collet settings, gold mounted, with base metal pin, and a rock crystal locket pendant, the cover reverse carved with a cross and star motifs, the reverse with plaited hairwork, brooch length 5.2cm, pendant length 3.1cm (2)

Brooch/pendant: The pink topaz are well matched, of light pink hues, some stones containing faint inclusions, one stone containing fracture/feather inclusions, all with surface wear, nicks and occasional chips. The largest stone measures approx. 8.8mm length x 7.5mm width x 3.9mm depth and the smallest stone measures approx. 7mm length x 6.2mm width x 3.4mm depth. The mount has general surface wear and patchy tarnishing, engraved decoration is cripsly defined. The back is fitted with two small loops, allowing the addition of a necklace chain. The pin is mis-shapen but functioning. Gold standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 8.7gm. Locket pendant: In worn condition, with scuffs, chips and nicks throughout and patchy tarnishing to mount. Dust/dirt residue to hairwork. Metal is untested. Gross weight approx. 8.1gm.

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