A silver sculpture of a partridge
A silver sculpture of a partridge, probably from a larger piece, with cabochon ruby set eyes, green enamel to the neck, and wings grain set with rows of split pearls and circular mixed cut sapphires, tested as approximately sterling silver, 2.5cm high, 1.5ozt
Sold for £120
Condition report:
Vacant tube to the bottom of the partridge, probably where it previously attached to a larger piece.
Damage to the beak.
Surface marks/scratches/tarnish.
Slight chip to one of the rubies and one of the sapphires.
Some surface reaching inclusions to others of the gemstones.
One of the sapphires set at an angle.
Slight damage to some of the enamel.
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A silver sculpture of a partridge, probably from a larger piece, with cabochon ruby set eyes, green enamel to the neck, and wings grain set with rows of split pearls and circular mixed cut sapphires, tested as approximately sterling silver, 2.5cm high, 1.5ozt
Sold for £120
Condition report:
Vacant tube to the bottom of the partridge, probably where it previously attached to a larger piece.
Damage to the beak.
Surface marks/scratches/tarnish.
Slight chip to one of the rubies and one of the sapphires.
Some surface reaching inclusions to others of the gemstones.
One of the sapphires set at an angle.
Slight damage to some of the enamel.