A late Victorian gold pietra dura butterfly brooch. View more details
A late Victorian gold pietra dura brooch. Of oval outline, the hardstone mosaic butterfly, with engraved antennae, to the slate reverse and grooved surround. Length 3.9cms. Weight 8.9gms.
Condition Report
Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear. Hardstone to include lapis lazuli and jasper. Hardstone panels in good to fair condition with abrasions and scratches. White stone border with small section deficient to one side.
Slate with scratches to front and reverse. Width 3cms. Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.
Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk
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A late Victorian gold pietra dura brooch. Of oval outline, the hardstone mosaic butterfly, with engraved antennae, to the slate reverse and grooved surround. Length 3.9cms. Weight 8.9gms.
Condition Report
Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear. Hardstone to include lapis lazuli and jasper. Hardstone panels in good to fair condition with abrasions and scratches. White stone border with small section deficient to one side.
Slate with scratches to front and reverse. Width 3cms. Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.
Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk
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