Superb Antique Arts & Crafts Era Saphiret And Sterling Silver Brooch - Chester 1896
Seldom do these fully hallmarked early pieces of Saphiret jewellery present to the market and we are thrilled to offer such a piece.
Crafted by William Griffiths & Sons of Northampton Street Birmingham, and assayed in Chester and date stamped for 1896.
Manufactured in Sterling Silver And set with three superb and large frosted Saphirets exhibiting the most stunning colour play, this piece is a collectors dream.
Measuring 4.2cm x 1.7cm this is no small brooch… The center Saphiret measures a large 1.6cm x 1.2cm and the two opposing measure 1.3cm x 1.0cm.
The colour play is the finest we’ve seen, dusky russet pinky/red rolling into vivid and bright almost iridescent sapphire blue, we could watch this one all day!
Captivating, fascinating and very very beautiful this fully signed, hallmarked and early piece will not present to the market often, be quick!
STONES
Saphiret
1 @ 1.6cm x 1.2cm
2 @ 1.3cm x 1.0cm
MEASUREMENTS
4.2cm x 1.7cm
WEIGHT
8.48 Grams
MARKS
‘WG & S’ - For William Griffiths and Sons
Lion Passant- For Sterling Silver
‘Chester’ Symbol
’N’ For 1896
CONDITION
Very good to excellent antique condition. No abrasions nor chips to any of the Saphiret. Claws secure, original and lovely. Original pin and C clasp to verso. Hallmarks crisp and clear. Patina to silver, this piece should not be scrubbed back to new… Gorgeous and hard to come by piece.
Please note boxes and chains are for display only unless otherwise stated.
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Caring For Antique & Vintage Jewellery
We absolutely pride ourselves on sourcing the best quality pieces for our customers, with many of our items valued by our registered jeweller/gemologist.
Our collection consists of pieces that are of antique and vintage condition, which means that all our items are secondhand and used. Customers are not purchasing 'new', 'perfect' and 'unworn items', and as such, should expect wear and imperfection. Any condition issues are always extensively mentioned in the condition summary.
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