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A Victorian banded agate and enamel brooch, the oval banded agate collet set to a ropetwist base and broad sloping border of leaves and star-shaped flowers with black enamel ground and further ropetwist outer edge, back with vacant glazed panel, safety chain, length 4.1cm; metal tests for 18ct gold The brooch is in good bright condition for age; there are some minor chips and losses to the enamel but only one small area that is noticeable with the naked eye; the inner mount is slightly loose in the outer mount; the agate has little wear and good polish; on the back the pin is a replacement and is slightly bent; the glazing has also been replaced with flexible clear plastic.The agate measures approximately 23 x 18 x 7mmGross weight 14.29g

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