908
A pair of earrings
Estimate €450–650
907
A pendant
Estimate €400–600
Description
Medallion in onyx with pierced and chiselled gold frame with leaves and flowers and a classical bust carved in coral set at the centre. Reverse with oval gold bezel and glass-covered compartment. Gold suspension loop.
Possibly Italian work from the second half of the 19th century.
(signs of wear, chip on the reverse)
H.: 6.5 cm
27 g
Provenance
Private collection, Porto.
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