An early 20th century vari gem-set brooch/pendant, the openwork scrolled cartouche centred with an octagonal step-cut peridot, framed by circular-cut pink stones and channels of graduated half pearls, stamped '15C', (two half pearls deficient, half pearls untested for origin), length 3.15cm
Sold for £180
Estimated at £70 - £90
An early 20th century vari gem-set brooch/pendant, the openwork scrolled cartouche centred with an octagonal step-cut peridot, framed by circular-cut pink stones and channels of graduated half pearls, stamped '15C', (two half pearls deficient, half pearls untested for origin), length 3.15cm
Surface wear and facet edge abrasion to peridot and pink stones, shallow blemishes, ripples and scuffs to half pearls. Surface wear to mount, the brooch pin is functioning. Width of panel 2.4cm. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approximately 4.2gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 15th Nov, 2023
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