Fellows
Lot 349
Five brooches to include a Victorian bar brooch, the central turquoise enamelled dome with a central split pearl and diamond point star (possible replacement pin), also an early twentieth century oval amethyst and split pearl cluster brooch, together with a further oval amethyst brooch, a 9ct gold cameo brooch and a 9ct gold floral brooch. Condition: Overall conditions fair to good. The split pearl, diamond and enamel brooch would benefit from a clean, there are some small nicks to the enamel and surface scratches to the metal commensurate to the age of the piece. There are three holes/splits to the back of the brooch in the hollow detailing. The bar of the brooch is slightly bent, and rotates slightly within the central piece. Stamped to the back of the brooch is D. B. The pin and clasp are in good working order. The split pearl and amethyst brooch shows surface scratches and minor abrasions to the amethyst, there is some small remnants of glue in places to the split pearls and the brooch would benefit from a clean. The oval amethyst brooch has minor surface scratches to the metal in keeping with general wear, and minor abrasions to the amethyst. The cameo would benefit from a clean with minor surface scratches to the metal in keeping with general wear, the solder join to the back of the brooch is visible and there are small dints and bruising to the edge of the setting. The cameo shows minor abrasions and when held up to the light fine fractures can be seen to the edges. The pin is slightly bent to the centre, the pin and clasp are in working order. There is a hallmark to the bottom of the brooch. The floral bar brooch shows minor surface scratches in keeping with general wear. There are areas of tarnishing, the pin is slightly bent and wobbles slightly on its hinge, the pin and clasp are in working order. The brooch is hallmarked to the back.
