An early Victorian turquoise, pearl, diamond and garnet Blackamoor pin, the carved head mounted with pearl, turquoise and diamond turban and with turquoise, pearl and garnet upper body, mounted to yellow metal pin and presented within original box stamped to the interior 'R & S Garrard & Co Goldsmiths, Jewellers & C to the Queen, his Royal Highness Prince Albert & all the Royal Family Panton Street London', 92mm long, weight approx 13.3g (at fault)
Sold for £700
Condition Report
Head has been detached from body and reattached with adhesive, one earring is missing, pin has solder present where it joins with the mount, general wear expected with age, hinge to box loose and wear to box, refer to images
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