Premier Auction - Session II - September 16, 2023
Sat, Sep 16, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1227
Etruscan Revival Cameo Earrings and Mourning Locket Brooch/Pendant
Estimate: $1,600 - $2,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
two oval carved sardonyx cameo earrings, grape cluster depicting a classical woman, 70 white slightly baroque seed pearls, tested 18kt. yellow gold, French wire, total length 2-3/8 in.; one oval carved sardonyx cameo brooch/locket for mourning, grape cluster depicting a classical woman, 49 white slightly baroque seed pearls, tested 18kt. yellow gold, over all length 34.70mm, width at widest area 25.20mm, straight bar pin, "J" clasp, with hook on back, hand fabricated circa 1850, 49.7 grams
Provenance: Private Collection
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Condition
light visible wear, scroll decoration and bail, unmarked, good condition
Private Collection
