A late 18th century paste set necklace, the twenty nine foil...

Hammer

£1,400

A late 18th century paste set necklace, the twenty nine foil backed round cut colourless paste stones set within a cut down white metal setting edge, yellow metal closed set to the reverse, one collet with vacant pendent loop, the necklace with flowerhead designed tongue and box clasp, overall length 40cm (at fault)

Footnote: See Scarisbrick, Brilliant Impressions - An Exhibition of antique paste and other jewellery, pages 41-42

More Information

One stone missing.
The foil appears to be at fault to the reverse of all stones.
The reverse of the stones show no major dents.
Links between each stones are worn and thin, commensurate with age and wear.
Evidence of possible repairs to jump rings.
Most stones predominately have black dots to base of stone.
A few stones appear to be of a different brightness, potentially later replacements.
Reverse of clasp with minor scratches and scuffs commensurate of age and use.