REGENCY, circa 1790-1810, 16 pearls in 16 garnets gold open oval brooch

16 PEARLS IN 16 GARNETS Georgian Regency open oval gold brooch

Circa : 1790 - 1810
Overall Size : 2" x 1-1/3"
Gold tested : 12-14k

Sixteen oval faceted purplish-red almondite garnets, set in 18th century convex-back "pinched collets", the center of each set with a tiny collet-set pearl. The fine original elongated hinge appears to be reinforced with soft-solder, original pin and 'c' catch
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