A late Victorian foil-back garnet brooch.

A late Victorian foil-back garnet brooch. Of oval outline, the foil-back garnet stepped cluster, with similar-design floral surmount. Length 5.8cms. Overall condition good. Minor surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear. Due to closed back setting, the garnets are believed to be foil-back, further testing required to be diagnostic. Foil-back garnet are in fair condition with some abrasion and nibbles to the girdle and facet edges.

Testing as base metal. Total weight 10.7gms. Fellows uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns. Fellows does not guarantee the standard of gold or platinum unless an item is hallmarked. Results from electronically tested items should only be used as a guide and with caution, as false readings are possible. Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.

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