106 - A late Victorian gold, garnet and diamond fly brooch The diamond and garnet fly, resting upon a foil-back garnet cabochon, with fringe, all suspended from a bead terminal bar.

A late Victorian gold, garnet and diamond fly brooch The diamond and garnet fly, resting upon a foil-back garnet cabochon, with fringe, all suspended from a bead terminal bar. Length 4.5cm. 9gm. Scratches and small marks. Large dents to reverse of the cabochon. Strand either side of the tassel is deficient. Safety chain presumed later and untested. Brooch fittings possible repair/replacement, believed base metal. Slight soft solder at join connecting to the brooch bar. Diamonds appear bright and well matched. Cut, size and setting of diamonds prevents accurate total weight, colour and clarity assessment. Garnets are foil back and appear a deep red. Fly rotates freely on the cabochon. Electronically tests to reverse of garnet panel as approximately 17-18ct gold, possible interference from the gilt finish. Electronically tests to cylindrical as approximately 15ct gold, possible interference from gilt finish. Fellows uses a Thermo Scientific Nitron Handheld XRF Analyser to test metals. This technology is limited to examining metal to a depth of approximately 8 microns. Fellows does not guarantee the standard of gold or platinum unless an item is hallmarked. Results from electronically tested items should only be used as a guide and with caution, as false readings are possible. Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones. Free virtual viewings are available by appointment. Please email jewellery@fellows.co.uk for more information and to book an appointment. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition. For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk