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Sold for £130
Estimated at £100 - £200
Condition Report
Oval Brooch:
Very scratched.
Dirty to both sides.
Two of the small spherical terminals have become porous.
The diamond is noticeably grey in colour.
Inclusions are only visible under magnification.
Appears to be one cleavage inclusion.
Bashed and dented to the edges.
Bar brooch:
In worn condition.
All pearls intact.
Metal scratched.
Pin slightly bent.
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