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Sep 16, 2023
textured high polish, Diquis Style Gold Alloy, body with leg measurements 2-1/4 x 4-3/8 in., articulated claws length 3-1/2 in., 469.7 grams
Provenance: Private Collection, New York
Note: The metal was tested with a ThermoFisher XRF Precious Metal Analyzer which returned the following results: 20.32 karat fineness (84.66% gold composition) with other elements present including Copper (13.51%), Platinum (under 1%) and Silver (under 1%)
Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding any objects or jewelry, other gem materials, or metals, or metal composition or as to their status as natural, treated, manmade or other. All identifications, information, weights, quality, composition, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and the integrity of testing implements.
surface scratches to metal, patina to metal
Private Collection, New York
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