26th Apr, 2023 11:00

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 23
 

23

A Victorian enamel and half pearl panel brooch, the circular panel centred with a turquoise blue enamel boss, inset with a half pearl set star motif, enclosed by bead and ropetwist wirework borders, suspending a graduated fringe below, glazed verso, with later fittings, (half pearls untested for origin), length 8.3cm

Sold for £650
Estimated at £150 - £250


 

A Victorian enamel and half pearl panel brooch, the circular panel centred with a turquoise blue enamel boss, inset with a half pearl set star motif, enclosed by bead and ropetwist wirework borders, suspending a graduated fringe below, glazed verso, with later fittings, (half pearls untested for origin), length 8.3cm

Multiple fractures and chips to enamel boss. Scuffs and chips to half pearls. One of the fringe drops is missing and some of the fringe tips are bent. General surface wear and patchy tarnishing to mount and fringe, occasional shallow dings and chips to mount. Surface wear to glazed verso. The brooch pin and clasp are later added and functioning. The brooch is untested as gold/gilt metal. Diameter of panel 4.1cm. Gross weight approximately 26gm.

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

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