Lot 1021

OPAL AND ENAMEL BROOCH,
CIRCA 1900

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20 – 28 May 2024, 12:00 BST

Online, London, Knightsbridge

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OPAL AND ENAMEL BROOCH, CIRCA 1900

Carved opal
Green and white enamel
Single-cut diamonds
Circular-cut demantoid garnet
Later pin fitting
Length 4.0cm, width 3.1cm
Weight approx. 10.5g

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OVERALL CONDITION
Light surface wear to unhallmarked metal (yellow metal testing as 13ct gold), some spots of discolouration visible to reverse. Possible repair to top of brooch visible to reverse. Reverse numbered 15873.

OPAL
Displaying violet, orange and green play-of-colour. Some small nicks visible under closer inspection.

DEMANTOID GARNET
Displaying a medium green hue with typical inclusions, abrasion to facet edges.

ENAMEL
Some minor losses, and slight discolouration visible to edge of white enamel.

This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our gemmologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions.

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