A pair of early 20th century enamel cloak clasps, possibly b...

Hammer

£1,000

A pair of early 20th century enamel cloak clasps, possibly by Charles Robert Ashbee, the circular blue enamel discs within a surround of openwork flower and foliate detailed border, set with seven turquoise cabochons, open to reverse and set with bar, 5cm diameter (2)

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Cloak claps without chain:
Turquoise cabochons with losses and rubover mounts in need of attention.
Possible replacements.
Turquoise unmatched in colour, a few slightly discoloured.
Enamel centre with surface scratches and blemishes.
Stem to one of the cabochons has snapped and will need repair.
General discolouration to metal mount, and minor scratches throughout commensurate with age and wear.
Unfiled area/possible repair to rim of brooch.
Reverse of enamel shows minor discolouration.

Cloak clasp with chain:
Turquoise cabochons with losses and rubover mounts in need of attention.
Turquoise unmatched in colour, a few slightly discoloured.
Possible replacements.
Enamel centre with surface scratches and blemishes.
A few joins to leaves and cabochons have snapped.
Possible minor repair to the mount of brooch.
General discolouration to metal mount, and minor scratches throughout commensurate with age and wear.
Reverse of enamel shows discolouration and residue.
Chain possibly later.