Lot 163 , A group of three gem-set brooches, 19th/early 20th century

A group of three gem-set brooches, 19th/early 20th century Comprising: a brooch of scrolled design, set with two step-cut peridots, length 5.3cm; a navette-shaped brooch in the Archaeological Revival style, with rope twist details and a beaded border, set with a line of cushion-shaped diamond, length 4.2cm, stamped 15CT; and a bar brooch centring on a cushion-shaped diamond within an openwork border, mounted in gold, Chester hallmarks for 9ct gold, length 5.6cm, date letter for 1916, composite
£250-350

Condition:
Peridot brooch - minor surface wear to peridots, some minor damage to scrollwork, later brooch fitting and base metal pin. Overall in good wearable condition. Navette brooch - some minor discoloration to bloom on gold surface, overall in good condition. Bar brooch - central cluster has been later mounted on bar brooch, diamond approximately 0.10 carat. Combined gross weight 14.48 grams.