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THREE GEM-SET BROOCHES (3)
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THREE GEM-SET BROOCHES 1st: Lizard in shell brooch, last quarter of 19th century Shell Seed pearls, one deficient Red gemstone cabochons Length 3.5cm 2nd: Cameo brooch, circa 1880 Carved hardstone depicting Bacchus in profile facing right Seed pearls, one deficient Cultured pearls Coral corallium rubrum Length 5.5cm 3rd: Enamel and gem-set steeplechase scene Articulated rider and horse Red, black and white enamel Old brilliant-cut and rose-cut diamonds, one deficient Old brilliant-cut diamonds, approx. 0.35ct total Red gemstone cabochons Length 3.7cm Total weight approx. 40.0g (3) Footnotes: Please note this lot will be subject to US Fish and Wildlife inspection if imported into the USA. OVERALL CONDITION Surface wear to the unhallmarked metal (testing as 1st: silver and gold, 2nd: 17ct gold, 3rd: silver and gold). Pin fittings partially bent but each secure. Spots of discolouration throughout; 2nd with solder present to reverse of brooch and pin fitting. 3rd with solder visible to reverse. 1st: One seed pearl deficient. Two untested gemstone cabochons depicting a reddish pink hue. 2nd: The coral displaying light pinkish orange to yellowish orange hues, with variation in tone. Typical structure throughout, visible under closer inspection, some polyp inclusions visible. One seed pearl deficient. Carved hardstone displaying a purplish pink hue with variation in tone and matrices visible. Some light scratches visible upon closer inspection. Yellow residue visible to some pearls, would benefit from professional cleaning. 3rd: Substantial losses to the metal including some wear down to metal base. Diamonds bright and lively. One diamond deficient. Untested gemstone cabochons depicting a reddish pink hue. This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our gemmologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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THREE GEM-SET BROOCHES 1st: Lizard in shell brooch, last quarter of 19th century Shell Seed pearls, one deficient Red gemstone cabochons Length 3.5cm 2nd: Cameo brooch, circa 1880 Carved hardstone depicting Bacchus in profile facing right Seed pearls, one deficient Cultured pearls Coral corallium rubrum Length 5.5cm 3rd: Enamel and gem-set steeplechase scene Articulated rider and horse Red, black and white enamel Old brilliant-cut and rose-cut diamonds, one deficient Old brilliant-cut diamonds, approx. 0.35ct total Red gemstone cabochons Length 3.7cm Total weight approx. 40.0g (3) Footnotes: Please note this lot will be subject to US Fish and Wildlife inspection if imported into the USA. OVERALL CONDITION Surface wear to the unhallmarked metal (testing as 1st: silver and gold, 2nd: 17ct gold, 3rd: silver and gold). Pin fittings partially bent but each secure. Spots of discolouration throughout; 2nd with solder present to reverse of brooch and pin fitting. 3rd with solder visible to reverse. 1st: One seed pearl deficient. Two untested gemstone cabochons depicting a reddish pink hue. 2nd: The coral displaying light pinkish orange to yellowish orange hues, with variation in tone. Typical structure throughout, visible under closer inspection, some polyp inclusions visible. One seed pearl deficient. Carved hardstone displaying a purplish pink hue with variation in tone and matrices visible. Some light scratches visible upon closer inspection. Yellow residue visible to some pearls, would benefit from professional cleaning. 3rd: Substantial losses to the metal including some wear down to metal base. Diamonds bright and lively. One diamond deficient. Untested gemstone cabochons depicting a reddish pink hue. This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our gemmologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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