Lot 943 , A Victorian gold and garnet set brooch, 79mm.

A Victorian gold and garnet set brooch, of curved form, with a closed back setting, 79mm.
Estimate £200-300

Visibel solder of both ends of the brooch fitting, damage or later added?? There is visible solder in 2 places on the back of the top section to the small spherical spacers, probable repairs. 10 of the garnets are damaged, ranging from cracks to small chips.


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Sold for £260