Live auction 1Fine ArtSession · 18h00

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A pair of earrings

Estimate €1.200–2.000

Description

Chiselled gold (800/000) in the form of interlaced leaves, set with four oval-cut amethysts, small turquoise beads, two cultured pearls and 16 small single and rose-cut diamonds.

Composed of three articulated parts. Fittings for pierced and unpierced ears.

Porto hallmark in use from 1938 to 1984 and goldsmith's mark of the same period.

(signs of wear)

L.: 5.7 cm

15.9 g

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