Fine Jewellery Auction

December 14, 2010

LOT 2

Lot 2

French Silver Brooch

French Silver Brooch
Lot 2 Details
French Silver Brooch

formed of a pyritized ammonite in a silver mount, centering an opal cabochon, and surmounted by a carved ivory, glass-eyed pheasant head

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

For condition information please contact the specialist.

LOT 2
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.