Lot 786 , A pair of Victorian yellow metal and two stone amethyst set drop earrings, 38mm ex. ear wire, gross 7.8 grams.

A pair of Victorian yellow metal and two stone amethyst set drop earrings, 38mm excluding ear wire, gross 7.8 grams.
Estimate £200-300

1st earring- Surface scratches on the closed back of large amethyst. Small dent by the casting hole at the bottom. Visible green verdigris on back border. Two small nicks to the largest amethyst on the label and crown facets. Small dent to back of small amethyst setting.
2nd earring- Small dent, a few dings and scratches to back of large amethyst setting. Slight scratch to large amethyst. Green verdigris on back border. No visible damage to either of the stones.


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Sold for £220