A Victorian agate, half pearl and enamel memorial brooch/pendant, centred with an oval banded agate cabochon applied with a half pearl set star motif, within a shaped black enamel 'IN MEMORIAM' border, highlighted with further half pearls, the reverse with inscription dated 1875, (glazed verso deficient, half pearls untested for origin), length 4.7cm
Sold for £240
Estimated at £100 - £150
A Victorian agate, half pearl and enamel memorial brooch/pendant, centred with an oval banded agate cabochon applied with a half pearl set star motif, within a shaped black enamel 'IN MEMORIAM' border, highlighted with further half pearls, the reverse with inscription dated 1875, (glazed verso deficient, half pearls untested for origin), length 4.7cm
Surface wear, scuffs and nicks/small chips to mount, cabochon and enamel. Scuffs and occasional blemishes/creases to half pearls, some have discoloured to slightly greyish hues. Inscription to back is relatively crisp. Resin-like substance to back of agate, possibly as a result of repair. Metal standard is untested but the mount appears likely to be gold. Gross weight approximately 19.8gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 26th Apr, 2023
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