17th Nov, 2021 11:00
Jewellery, Watches & Silver
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A Victorian turquoise and diamond set pendant, the circular domed panel centred with a pavé set cluster of cabochon turquoises, with lasque-cut diamond highlight in star-shaped setting, bordered by further turquoise cabochons spaced by ropetwist wirework scrolls, glazed verso, (pendant loop later replaced), in fitted case signed W. Best, Wimpole Street, and a half pearl and enamel locket pendant, heightened with a black enamel snowflake to a turquoise blue enamel ground, (half pearl untested for origin), both pendant lengths 3.3cm (2)
Sold for £450
Estimated at £150 - £200
A Victorian turquoise and diamond set pendant, the circular domed panel centred with a pavé set cluster of cabochon turquoises, with lasque-cut diamond highlight in star-shaped setting, bordered by further turquoise cabochons spaced by ropetwist wirework scrolls, glazed verso, (pendant loop later replaced), in fitted case signed W. Best, Wimpole Street, and a half pearl and enamel locket pendant, heightened with a black enamel snowflake to a turquoise blue enamel ground, (half pearl untested for origin), both pendant lengths 3.3cm (2)
First pendant: small section of wirework missing to one of the scrolls. Scuffs, scratches, nicks and surface wear throughout mount, some patchy discolouration and tarnishing. Glazed panel to aperture on reverse is loose. Turquoise cabochons have discoloured to variable greenish hues, all have scuffs and surface wear, some have chips and fractures. Diamond is greyish. Metal standard is untested but mount appears to be gold. Gross weight approx. 6.5gm. General wear and light staining to case. Second pendant: Chips and fractures to black enamel snowflake, chip to half pearl. Scuffs, nicks and occasional minor chips to blue enamel, yellowish staining to enamel on reverse. Hinge is functioning and locket closes tightly. General surface wear and patchy tarnishing to mount, dust and dirt to interior compartments, metal standard is untested and unknown. Gross weight approx. 6.6gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 17th Nov, 2021
