A Victorian gold amethyst brooch, c.1840
A Victorian gold amethyst brooch, c.1840,
with an oval mixed cut amethyst, claw set in a plain collet to the centre. A rococo-style scrolling lozenge-shaped frame with clamshells at the compass points and flower heads to a textured ground, pin and 'C' catch. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. 38 x 32mm, 10.00g approximately (excluding later safety chain)
Sold for £160
Condition report:
Tarnish to the front.
Dent/raised area to the outside edge at the reverse.
Clasp secure.
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A Victorian gold amethyst brooch, c.1840,
with an oval mixed cut amethyst, claw set in a plain collet to the centre. A rococo-style scrolling lozenge-shaped frame with clamshells at the compass points and flower heads to a textured ground, pin and 'C' catch. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. 38 x 32mm, 10.00g approximately (excluding later safety chain)
Sold for £160
Condition report:
Tarnish to the front.
Dent/raised area to the outside edge at the reverse.
Clasp secure.
