A late Victorian two row diamond closed crescent... Lot 23

A late Victorian two row diamond closed crescent brooch, c.1890, with two rows of graduated old European cut, old Swiss cut and rose cut diamonds, all in silver cut down collets. A yellow scalloped gallery to an incised under bezel, with a detachable brooch fitting with the original 'C' catch and a later brooch safety chain. Tested as approximately 18ct gold and silver, safety chain as approximately 9ct gold. 36mm x 34mm, 10.15g. Condition Report: Light surface marks commensurate with its age. Diamonds bright and lively. Base metal pin. Tarnished in places.