Emporium Auctions
Thu, Mar 24, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 314
Five Assorted Antique Brooches
Estimate: $400 - $600
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 |
mourning brooch and pendant, with oval half pearls, black onyx, flower design with old rose cut clear stones behind glass, two personal engravings on back dated 1846 and 1848, crystal on back likely for hair mourning piece, frame tested 14kt. yellow gold, 2 x 2-3/8 in., 45.6 grams; two pietra dura brooches, one with elaborate frame, both tested 18kt. yellow gold, 1-1/2 x 2 in., 16.7 grams, 1-7/8 x 2-1/4 in., 25.3 grams; pietra dura brooch, frame tested 9kt. yellow gold, 1-5/8 x 2-1/8 in., 15.2 grams; micro mosaic brooch, flower design, frame tested non-gold, 2 x 2-1/4 in., 28.8 grams
Provenance: Private Charleston, South Carolina Collection
Condition
mourning brooch, flower design behind glass moves freely/is no longer glued to backing, heavy tarnish to back, dirt, wear and scratches; two 18kt. brooches, blue scratch/mark along white rose on one, dirt, cracks, heavy tarnish in areas, wear and scratches; 9kt. brooch, visible glue on front and back, one blue stone repaired/glued back in and is proud of design- other repairs as well, pin catch on back is likely modern non-gold replacement, heavy tarnish; micro mosaic brooch, visible cracks to black onyx and design, chips and abrasions along edges of onyx also, glue visible, scratches and wear to tesserae, heavy tarnish to frame
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