26th Apr, 2023 11:00

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 26
 

26

A Victorian garnet and diamond locket pendant on chain, the circular pendant centred with a cabochon garnet in closed-back setting, applied with a star-shaped motif of old and rose-cut diamonds, with bead and ropetwist wirework borders, glazed compartment verso, on a detachable scrolled wirework bale, the snake-link chain with scroll engraved barrel clasp, accompanied by fitted case, pendant length 3.3cm, chain length 41.5cm

Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £600 - £800


 

A Victorian garnet and diamond locket pendant on chain, the circular pendant centred with a cabochon garnet in closed-back setting, applied with a star-shaped motif of old and rose-cut diamonds, with bead and ropetwist wirework borders, glazed compartment verso, on a detachable scrolled wirework bale, the snake-link chain with scroll engraved barrel clasp, accompanied by fitted case, pendant length 3.3cm, chain length 41.5cm

Diamonds are well matched and fairly bright, with nicks and chips to the rose-cut stones. Principal diamond weight approximately 0.10ct. Small mineral inclusions and feather/fractures are visible to the garnet, which may be foil-backed. Surface wear, scuffs and nicks/small chips to cabochon, pendant mount and chain. Occasional small snags to chain. The mount and chain are untested for metal standard but both are presumed to be gold. The necklace clasp is functioning. Diameter of pendant panel 2.55cm. Approximate gross weights: pendant 13.5gm, chain 10.2gm. Case in worn condition with some losses to exterior finish.

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

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