Lot 32
  • 32

Gold and hardstone cameo demi-parure, 1890

Estimate
4,800 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • agate, gold, diamond
Comprising: a bangle of seven agate cameos depicting the profiles of classical maidens within a Greek key and circular-cut diamond surround and a brooch and pendant of similar design, bangle inner circumference approximately 170mm.

Condition

Bangle: numbered 9501 on tongue of clasp. Brooch numbered 9502 on reverse Diamonds bright and lively, mixed colours and clarities, the majority estimated to be approximately SI clarity on average. Estimated total diamond weights approximately 4.00 - 5.00 carats in bangle, 2.50 - 3.50 carats in brooch and 0.40 - 0.60 carats in pendant. Cameos brown and white, translucent, ranging from approximately 29 x 26mm to 18 x 14mm on bracelet, approximately 51 x 33mm in brooch and 15 x 12mm on pendant. Light scratches to stone and metal surfaces consistent with age and wear. Clasps on brooch and bangle secure, in good working order. Bracelet width approximately 33mm at widest point, brooch measuring approximately 56 x 47mm, pendant measuring approximately 20 x 17mm overall. In good condition.
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