Lot 652 , A matched suite of Victorian gold, foil backed topaz and chrysoberyl set jewellery,

A matched suite of Victorian gold, foil backed topaz and chrysoberyl set jewellery, with cannetile work settings, compring a necklace, detached pendant, a pair of drop earclips and one other earclip, necklace 39cm, cross pendant 53mm.
Estimate £800-1,000

Gross weight 51 grams.
Necklace- Some slight wear to the table facet edge on the clasp stone. From the back the gold appears to be a lighter colour on two of the links and both these have an unusual bar at the top?? Largest topaz 11mm. Space for a pendant which may possibly be the cross pendant. Similar in construction, damage to the top where bale was?? Closed back settings for the topaz, three of which are dented. Stones in good order. Largest stone approx. 8mm.
Earclips- Visible lead solder on the back of both clips, earwire possible later added?? Closed back setting, one has a big dent, the other smaller. Stones in good order.
Other ear clip- Top topaz is chipped. Closed back setting, small dent on back. Small piece of lead solder on the back by earwire, again possible later added.
There is no box, original or otherwise.


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Sold for £4,400