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Great Marsh: The Collection of a Virginia Gentleman

Sat, Jun 13, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 270

Antique Garnet and Enamel Brooch

Estimate: $300 - $500

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18th century or earlier, hollow open-work brooch set with one emerald-cut red garnet, estimated weight 0.60 to 0.70 cts., two 1.5 mm. seed pearls, and enamel decoration, later 12.5 x 10 mm. heart-shaped cabochon red garnet drop, yellow gold mount tests 14 to 18 kt., 30.7 x 28.3 mm., 5.2 grams, enamel losses, chips and scratches to garnets. Notes: Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, “earth mined”, manmade or other. Appraisals, descriptions, photographs, are offered as a service and are not intended to be a complete analysis of the qualities and conditions of the jewelry. All identifiations, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading the mountings, the condition and cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, “cultured or natural pearls, fresh water, south sea, Tahitian pearls”, and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments. Brunk Auctions makes no warranties or guaranties that any clock or watch is in working order.. Provenance: Pam Lynch, Facets of History; Tharpe Collection

Condition

enamel losses, chips and scratches to garnets