Lot 1773

A VICTORIAN CARBUNCLE GARNET, ENAMELLED AND GEM SET PENDANT

In a Holbeinesque design, mounted with the oval carbuncle garnet at the centre, within a surround of six chrysolites, on a varicoloured enamelled ground, the front with a chrysolite pendant drop, the back glazed with a locket compartment, otherwise with engraved decoration, 29mm across, gross weight 17.5 gms

Estimate: £200 - £300
Hammer price: £3,800
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

The central garnet is in good condition, there are a few surface nicks to the edge of two or three of the surrounding chrysolites, the circular suspension loop at the top is probably a replacement, no apparent marks, the enamel is in good condition, apart from the lower loop and one of the small sections of red enamel to the surround, overall an attractive piece

Garnet is in good condition, all nice and uniform, one or two tiny bits of enamel damage, rather grubby around the chrysolites

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