Jewellery, Silver and Objects of Vertu

A floral garnet necklace, circa 1820, the necklace composed of garnet flowerhead clusters spaced by circular-cut stones and suspending a matching cluster drop, mounted in gold, later clasp fitting, (one stone deficient), length approximately 40cm. £800-£1,000

General surface wear to the mounts commensurate with age and use, with spots of solder and fire marks observed. Some minor dents to the back the settings. A few of the connecting loops not soldered shut. One small garnet deficient. The later bolt ring clasp slightly off centre at the reverse. Gross weight 43.3gm.