909
A pendant
Estimate €400–600
908
A pair of earrings
Estimate €450–650
Description
Gold with chased and pierced decoration of leaves and flowers, centres set with two classical busts carved in coral.
Possibly Italian work from the second half of the 19th century.
(signs of wear)
H.: 1.7 cm
4 g
Provenance
Private collection, Porto.
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