An Italian gold and micromosaic pendant brooch
Mid-19th century, the circular centre decorated with a floral mosaic within a mosaic surround, between applied foliate sides, the front with two tapered mosaic drops, otherwise with applied beaded decoration, in a classical design, the back glazed with a locket compartment, length 9cm, width 4.7cm, gross weight 43 gms
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£3,000 - £3,500
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Hammer price:
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£3,000 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Condition report:
Damage to the mosaic particles to the centre of the principle circular section. There is a small blue mosaic particle missing from the top of the right hand triangular drop. It is possible that originally a larger drop would've been attached to the central lower loop. It is possible that the two pendant chains are in association. The brooch pin is base metal. There are a few shallow dents to the lower part of the back. The top scroll motifs are slightly dented at the tops of these. There is no fitting attached to the hook at the top and the back of the centre section of the bottom part has a small mark, which is difficult to decipher and above this there is a pierced hole which is part of the original manufacture.
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