CHRYSOBERYL BROOCH, PROBABLY PORTUGUESE, SECOND HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY

Designed as a floral and foliate spray tied with a ribbon, set with foil backed cushion-, pear-shaped, oval and mixed-cut chrysoberyl, later brooch fitting, accompanied by original shaped tooled leather case.

Metal tests as silver and base metal. Chrysoberyl a bright greenish yellow, transparent, with different tones of saturation. Jewel weighing approximately 49.5 grams. Stiff safety catch to pin also later. Scratches to mount consistent with age and wear. Tarnished, could benefit from a careful professional clean. Case with bruises to leather, scratches, closure a little loose. In good condition.
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