TWO GEM-SET NOVELTY BROOCHES (2)

TWO GEM-SET NOVELTY BROOCHES 1st: Scarecrow gem-set brooch Turquoise cabochon, untested Rose-cut diamonds Step-cut rubies Step-cut sapphires Length 4.7cm x 3.5cm 2nd: Robin gem-set brooch, circa 1963 Circular-cut garnets 3.7-4.2mm cultured pearls 9 carat gold UK hallmark Length 2.5 x 4.2cm Total weight approx. 13.0g (2) Footnotes: OVERALL CONDITION 1st: Some surface wear to the unhallmarked metal (yellow metal setting testing as 10ct gold). Metal with satin finish. Minor spots of discolouration throughout. Rubies displaying reddish pink hue. Sapphires displaying a medium blue hue. Both with moderate to good transparency and inclusions visible under 10x magnification. Turquoise displaying medium blue hue, veining and mottling visible under closer inspection, with some partial areas of discolouration. Turquoise untested. Diamonds displaying a soft lustre, a couple with chips visible with magnification. 2nd: Light surface wear to the 9 carat gold metal. Robin motif stamped to reverse with UK hallmark for 9 carat gold, maker's mark B&H and date letter h. Pin bent slightly but fitting secure. Garnets displaying a medium red hue with some orange undertones and good transparency, typical inclusions visible under 10x magnification. Cultured pearls displaying a white body colour with rose overtones. One with small area of glue visible upon close inspection. Some minor blemishes, wrinkles and dimples present under closer inspection but nacre by and large smooth. This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our gemmologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing