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A pendant/brooch

Estimate €650–950

Description

In silver (833/000) and gold (800/000), in the form of a medallion.

Onyx centre with setting applied with an opal and small single cut diamonds, frame with foliate motifs, flower and bow, set with rose-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds; finial with small pendant pearl.

Lisbon hallmark in use from 1937 to 1984 and goldsmith's mark of the same period.

(signs of wear)

H.: 6.2 cm

20.4 g

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