910
A Romantic brooch/pendant
Estimate €1.150–1.500
909
A pendant
Estimate €400–600
Description
Gold (800/000) locket with oval onyx plaque, applied gold flower with three half-pearls on the lid. Interior with glazed frame.
Portuguese work from the third quarter of the 19th century.
(signs of wear, slight looseness in the onyx)
4.3 cm
13.3 g
Provenance
Private collection, Porto.
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