Sterlé Gold and boulder opal brooch 'Le Guerrier', 1970s
The warrior's profile composed of carved boulder opal, the helmet decorated with a plume of gold fringe, signed Sterlé Paris, numbered, maker's mark for Sterlé, French assay mark for gold.
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Signed STERLÉ PARIS, numbered A.1.162, marked DEPOSE. Maker's mark for Sterlé. French assay mark for gold. Significant crazing to the boulder opal, discoloured crack, host rock visible, with good play of colour displaying blue and green. Light tarnish on the pin bridge, light scratching to the metal consistent with age and wear. In good condition overall. Measuring approximately 45 x 30mm. Gross weight approximately 35 grams.
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The warrior's profile composed of carved boulder opal, the helmet decorated with a plume of gold fringe, signed Sterlé Paris, numbered, maker's mark for Sterlé, French assay mark for gold.
Condition Report:
Signed STERLÉ PARIS, numbered A.1.162, marked DEPOSE. Maker's mark for Sterlé. French assay mark for gold. Significant crazing to the boulder opal, discoloured crack, host rock visible, with good play of colour displaying blue and green. Light tarnish on the pin bridge, light scratching to the metal consistent with age and wear. In good condition overall. Measuring approximately 45 x 30mm. Gross weight approximately 35 grams.
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