26th Apr, 2023 11:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
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A Victorian garnet and diamond panel brooch, the circular panel with Greek key and ropetwist wirework borders, centred with a cabochon garnet boss in foiled closed-back setting, inset with an old-cut diamond set star motif, gold mounted, (glazed verso deficient), length 4.05cm
Sold for £280
Estimated at £100 - £150
A Victorian garnet and diamond panel brooch, the circular panel with Greek key and ropetwist wirework borders, centred with a cabochon garnet boss in foiled closed-back setting, inset with an old-cut diamond set star motif, gold mounted, (glazed verso deficient), length 4.05cm
Surface wear, scuffs, shallow dings and patchy tarnishing to mount. Some catches and small splits/snags to ropetwist borders and edge of collet setting. Later fitting to back of panel. The brooch pin functions. Scuffs and nicks/chips to garnet and diamond. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approximately 15.8gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 26th Apr, 2023
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