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Vintage Multi-Gemstone and Yellow Gold 'Cart' Brooch by Alabaster and Wilson

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A fine and impressive vintage 0.85 carat citrine, amethyst, tourmaline, ruby and 9 karat gold 'cart' brooch by Alabaster & Wilson; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections This fine and impressive vintage cart brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow, white and rose gold. The brooch has been crafted in the form of a cart and pail. The cart is ornamented with two round cut citrines, two round cut amethysts, a round cut green tourmaline, a round cut pink tourmaline and a round cut ruby, individually four claw / prong set to the center of the design with a total gemstone carat weight of 0.85 carat. The canopy of the cart consists of eight slats, crafted in alternating 9k white gold and 9k rose gold. The cart has two pierced decorated cartwheels, and a 9k white gold pail suspends and articulates from the left side of the design. The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and safety clasp. The brooch is hallmarked to the reverse with the maker's mark for Alabaster & Wilson 'A & W', the 9k gold fineness mark (9.375), the Birmingham Assay Office hallmark (anchor) and the date letter for 1966 (R). The brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. NOTE* Alabaster & Wilson was co-founded in 1887 by Arthur Alabaster and Thomas Wilson in Birmingham. This producer of high quality gold and diamond jewelry remains as one of the longest running family businesses in the UK today. Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This vintage cart brooch is fine quality set with citrine, amethyst, tourmaline and ruby. The brooch is a very good gauge of gold and is in excellent condition with clear English hallmarks to the reverse of the setting. Dimensions Length of setting 3cm/1.18" Width of setting 3.2cm/1.25" Height of setting 5mm/0.19" Weight 7.85 grams Maker: Alabaster and Wilson Date: 1966 Origin: Birmingham, England Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of vintage jewelry/estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: A6410
  • Creator:
  • Metal:
    9k Gold,Rose Gold,White Gold,Yellow Gold
  • Stone:
    Amethyst,Citrine,Ruby,Tourmaline,Multi-gemstone
  • Stone Cut:
    Round Cut
  • Weight:
    7.85 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.19 in (4.83 mm)Width: 1.25 in (31.75 mm)Length: 1.18 in (29.98 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Period:
    1960-1969
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1966
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A64101stDibs: LU12827472401
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