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A Bélle-Époque brooch/pendant

Estimate €800–1.400

Description

In gold (800/000) with delicate work depicting bow, scrolls and leaves, centre with a rosette. Set with one cultured pearl (~6.2 mm, untested), rose-cut diamonds and 13 old brilliant-cut diamonds with a total approximate weight of 1.00 ct.

Portuguese hallmark in use from 1887 to 1937 and goldsmith's mark of the same period.

(signs of wear)

L.: 3.6 cm

8 g

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