A Victorian banded agate memorial brooch, the oval banded agate cabochon within a ropetwist border, glazed hairwork compartment verso, with lozenge-shaped registration mark, together with a pair of garnet and diamond ear clips, each circular cabochon garnet in foiled closed-back setting, centred with an old-cut diamond accent, the screw-back fittings signed C&F and stamped '9CT', brooch length 4cm, ear clips length 1.2cm (2)
Sold for £380
Estimated at £150 - £250
A Victorian banded agate memorial brooch, the oval banded agate cabochon within a ropetwist border, glazed hairwork compartment verso, with lozenge-shaped registration mark, together with a pair of garnet and diamond ear clips, each circular cabochon garnet in foiled closed-back setting, centred with an old-cut diamond accent, the screw-back fittings signed C&F and stamped '9CT', brooch length 4cm, ear clips length 1.2cm (2)
Brooch: a section of the ropetwist border has broken away and unravelled. Other areas of the border have possible solder repairs. The mount appears to be gilt metal and has considerable wear and patchy dark discolouration. The pin is currently functioning. The cabochon has surface wear and measures approx. 2.95cm length x 2.3cm width. Gross weight approx. 21gm. Ear clips: general surface wear throughout, chips and scuffs to the garnet cabochons. The diamonds are well matched and farily bright but with irregular facet symmetry, each measuring approx. 0.03ct. The fittings are currently functioning. Diameter of cabochons approx. 8.5mm. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 2.8gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 23rd Mar, 2022