Live auction 1Fine ArtSession · 18h00

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A pair of mourning earrings

Estimate €400–700

Description

In gold (800/000) set with oval onyx plaques.

Possibly Portuguese work from the second half of the 19th century.

Traces of hallmarks.

(signs of wear)

L.: 5.3 cm

4.7 g

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