A late Victorian silver and gold, cat's-eye chrysoberyl and old-cut diamond brooch.Estimated total diamond weight 1.30cts. Length 5.2cms. 8.3gms. Provenance: From the family of Booker Prize winning author J.G. Farrell. A gift presented by Farrell's father to his mother, believed to be crafted with stones acquired from their time spent in Burma. Farrell won the Booker Prize in 1973, for his novel 'The Siege of Krishnapur'. Overall condition good. General light to moderate marks and wear in keeping with age. Diamonds appear slightly varied in cut. Estimated predominantly H-J colour, few below J colour. Some diamonds with nicks and abrasions. Central chrysoberyl appears slightly more transparent, with some brownish streaks and inclusions. Side stones appear more opaque with a slightly bluish green hue and slightly stronger chatoyancy. Each appear to have some surface reaching inclusions. Stones in good condition with minor abrasions. Central chrysoberyl estimated dimensions 9.4 by 6.2 by 4mms. One side chrysoberyl estimated dimensions 9.2 by 5.3 by 3.9mms. Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition. For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk Free virtual viewings are available by appointment. Please email hello@fellows.co.uk for more information and to book an appointment.