9th Dec, 2020 10:00

The Christmas Auction

 
  Lot 53
 

A pink topaz and chrysoberyl cannetille brooch

A pink topaz and chrysoberyl cannetille brooch, circa 1830, designed as eleven mixed cut topaz and chrysoberyls claw set in closed back mounts within wirework surround, together with a pair of matching drop ear pendants (possibly converted/altered), total weight approx. 24.5g

Provenance: Property of a Titled Estate

Sold for £1,250


Condition Report
Brooch- some slight wear to facets and edges in keeping with age, some damage to filigree
work-some small losses and detachments, poasible small repair to reverse of top central topaz, measures approx 4.9 x 5.4cm, general wear, refer to images 

earrings- evidence to the reverse where filigree work has been attached to other pieces in the past, some slight abrasion to the stones, measure approx 2.8cm (excluding hook) general wear, refer to images

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