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A Georgian intaglio brooch together with a group of intaglios and a ring

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Description

the brooch set with three oval shaped hardstone intaglios, approximately 12 x 10mm, plain narrow yellow metal border, length 3.6cm, pin and hook fitting, unmarked, tested as 18ct gold, weight 5.1g; second, two loose Gnostic hardstone intaglios, possibly 2nd-4th century AD, 17.1 x 14.9 x 5mm and 14.8 x 12.4 x 4.6mm; third, a loose banded agate intaglio, possibly 1st century BC-1st century AD, depicting a male figure, 11.8 x 7.2 x 3.55mm together with a possibly Roman signet type ring with intaglio carving (5)

Condition report:

Overall condition: Good

Ring:

Heavily tarnished with heavy scratches and dents

Brooch:

Intaglios secure within the settings

Heavy abrasion and surface wear to Intaglios

Noticeable lead solder repairs to setting edges and hinge

Mount is tarnished along with heavy scratches and wear

Pin opens and closes positively

Loose intaglios

General abrasion and surface wear, consistent with age

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Description

the brooch set with three oval shaped hardstone intaglios, approximately 12 x 10mm, plain narrow yellow metal border, length 3.6cm, pin and hook fitting, unmarked, tested as 18ct gold, weight 5.1g; second, two loose Gnostic hardstone intaglios, possibly 2nd-4th century AD, 17.1 x 14.9 x 5mm and 14.8 x 12.4 x 4.6mm; third, a loose banded agate intaglio, possibly 1st century BC-1st century AD, depicting a male figure, 11.8 x 7.2 x 3.55mm together with a possibly Roman signet type ring with intaglio carving (5)

Condition report:

Overall condition: Good

Ring:

Heavily tarnished with heavy scratches and dents

Brooch:

Intaglios secure within the settings

Heavy abrasion and surface wear to Intaglios

Noticeable lead solder repairs to setting edges and hinge

Mount is tarnished along with heavy scratches and wear

Pin opens and closes positively

Loose intaglios

General abrasion and surface wear, consistent with age

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