three-dimensional Venetian blackamoor in 18 Kt. yellow and white gold, carved and polished black head (likely ebony) wearing a textured and braided turban crowned with a blue sapphire set-star and crescent, and a cabochon orange carnelian, his vest is accented with nine 2.8 mm round faceted rubies and five round faceted blue sapphires, estimated combined gemstone weight ranging from 1.25 cts. to 1.75 cts., and six small cultured pearls from 0.05 mm. to 3.5 mm., verso marked "750/G. Nardi", brooch approximately 2 x 1-1/2 in., 19.5 gross weight, with box marked "G. Nardi Venezia", with appraisal light tarnish, grime. Notes: Brunk Auctions makes no warranty or guarantee whatsoever regarding the jewelry, its colored stones, diamonds, other gem materials, or metals, or as to their status as natural, treated, “earth mined”, manmade or other. Appraisals, descriptions, photographs, are offered as a service and are not intended to be a complete analysis of the qualities and conditions of the jewelry. All identifiations, information, weights, quality, cut, value and other estimates, are opinions, limited by examination and grading the mountings, the condition and cleanliness of the items. All gems, colored stones, diamonds, “cultured or natural pearls, fresh water, south sea, Tahitian pearls”, and other materials used in jewelry, may be enhanced by a variety of treatments. Brunk Auctions makes no warranties or guaranties that any clock or watch is in working order.. Provenance: Private Collection

light tarnish, grime