Lot 635 , An early 20th century Indian? gold and turquoise drop quatrefoil pendant brooch, 3.25in.
An early 20th century Indian? gold and turquoise drop quatrefoil pendant brooch, 3.25in.
Estimate £400-600
The back of the pendant has numerous little dents, knocks which is not unusual on Indian pendants with the closed back settings. There is also a dark blemish, probably a gold testing mark. Brooch pin now missing. One of the settings for the one of the turquoise cluster has lifted (split). A few of the stones have surface pblemishes in the form of tiny chips or minute cracks. Dimensions are 9cm by 5cm. Gross weight is 20.9 grams.
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Sold for £750