Sold for:
$652
$652
Antique Silver, Enamel, and Gem-set Pendant/Brooch, the polychrome enamel scene depicting winged putti at play, in an elaborate frame suspending drops set with various colored stones and split pearls, 2 3/8 x 3 1/2 in. Mount is 830 silver. You can see some abrasions to the stones under a loupe, and the emeralds are poor in quality (typical for this type of jewelry). Some discoloration to pearls. The scene is good, with light and unobtrusive surface scratches, and some loss to the silvering on the right edge. The clasp is a c-catch with a conical safety hook.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-06-15
