31st Jan, 2020 10:30

The Jewellery Auction

 
  Lot 1308
 

A LATE VICTORIAN OPAL PIN

LATE VICTORIAN OPAL PIN,
mounted with an oval cabochon opal 15mm long, to a pin 64mm long, unmarked

 

Bidders must assume that diamonds and coloured gem stones (including ruby, emerald, sapphire, peridot, aquamarine) may have undergone a form of treatment unless otherwise stated. It should not be assumed that any diamond or coloured gem is untreated or is natural, unless accompanied by a gemmological laboratory certificate (which would be mentioned in the description). McTear’s will only describe gold/platinum/silver as such when a full UK standard set of hallmarks is present on the object. Other marks such as foreign import stamps will be noted in the description. As required by the Auctioneers Scheme, 20% vat will be applied to the hammer price on the sale of loose stones, which applies to diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires and those lots are marked with **.  

 

Sold for £110
Estimated at £50 - £80


Condition Report

Very good condition overall
Opal with very good fire, many colours
Pin with discolouration
Surface of opal a little dull when viewed with loupe, light scratches all over, some very small nibbles to edge

 
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