Sold for:
$5,925
$5,925
Antique Agate, Pearl, and Diamond Earpendants, c. 1870, each designed as carved agate oyster shells centering seed pearls and joined by scrollwork, suspending a diamond and pearl fringe, gold mount, lg. 2 in., maker's mark. Descended in the family of William and Henry Walters, who established Baltimore's Walters Art Museum, a privately assembled collection that excels in many diverse fields of the fine arts. Purchased by the consignor at Skinner, sale 2448, March 17, 2009, lot 522.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-06-12
