14K Gold & Lapis Greyhound or Whippet Figural Fob c1900

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SKU
12394
CA $2,950.00
appraisal-$5,600.00
14K Gold & Lapis Greyhound or Whippet Figural Fob circa 1900
with appraisal-$5,600.00

One antique watch fob of Victorian design, circa 1900, acid tested at 14 karat gold purity. The figural fob depicts a dog (possibly greyhound or whippet) standing in front of a trifurcated stump with large chain loop threaded through the loop of the centre branch, The eyes of the dog are bead set with facated garnets each approximately 1.5mm in diameter. The bezel base of the fob is set wtih a custom cut lapis lazuli. The fob measures 35.5mm (exclusive of chain loop) by 25.5/18.2mm.

- Two facated garnets estimated to weigh 0.02 carats
Measurements: diameter 1.5mm
Clarity: Very slight inclusions
Type II, VS
Colour: Lively red
Cut: good

- One custom cut buff topped lapis lazuli
Measurements: surface 25.5mm by 18.0mm oval
Depth 3.0mm
Colour: Intense ultramarine blue with characteristic calcite
Cut grade: Very good

Total weight: 18.2 grams
Suggested insurance coverage......$5,600.00
Plus applicable taxes

Note: Front right lower paw missing
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