Large 18CT Gold Antique Victorian Prospectors Diggers Brooch Pendant 7.2 grams

Description:

An Outstanding Antique Victorian Prospectors/ diggers Pendant from the gold rush period.

This intricate and highly detailed brooch features the equipment early gold finders used in their search for fortune and a large genuine gold nugget to the centre with a further three smaller nuggets.

An extremely rare piece to find made from 18ct gold, in phenomenal original condition.

A superbly designed, well made piece of period jewellery. This would often have been worn as a sweetheart brooch by the wives of prospectors, it can be worn as either a brooch or as a pendant by using the handle of the spade. A wonderful addition to any antique jewellery collection.

Measurements:

Height. 49.90mm (North - South)

Weight:

7.2 Grams

Condition: 

AMAZING, as pictured.

The gold has a wonderful colour.

All items are Antique or vintage, expect some signs of wear consistent with age and use.

Please study the images provided, they are taken with a close up macro lens to show every aspect in minute detail and help form part of the description.

Hallmarks:

Stamped 18ct, the nuggets test higher.

In cases where there is no stamp or Hallmarks present, Metal purity is checked to be within the verified karat value ranges of a KEE GOLD tester before sale.

Unlike pure 24 carat gold, lesser carats are an alloy of gold with a mixture of various metals added such as copper or silver. Therefore the consistency and concentration of gold content will fluctuate throughout an item so any present hallmarks or stamps should only be viewed as an approximation or guide.

Antique jewellery (ie. Georgian/ Victorian) was often not hallmarked, as compulsory hallmarking of all precious metals did not begin until the 1920’s, only becoming law in 1973. Consequently assay offices carry a pre-1950’s exemption from hallmarking. This means that any piece pre-dating the 1950’s that is not hallmarked is exempt from the normal requirements of the assay office.

Shipping:

Free Worldwide shipping.

United Kingdom orders are dispatched the next day once cleared payment is confirmed, shipped securely with Royal mail Special delivery. This service Includes up to £750 compensation with additional cover up to £2,500 available. All items are sent insured for the sale amount, the maximum being £2,500.

International orders are shipped securely with DHL EXPRESS, collection and shipping via DHL will be booked the next working day once cleared payment is confirmed. All items are insured for the sale amount. Customs forms are completed accurately with the relevant information and commodity codes.

Customs duties, fees and any import taxes may be incurred and are the sole responsibility of the buyer.