Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Lot 120:
Description
6.1*3.3cm Wt:12.61g
Victorian gold drop-brooch of Rococo-Revival design with articulated swinging pendant. An oval-cut amethyst is set within an elaborate high-relief chased foliate scroll mount. Suspended by a movable link, a pear-shaped drop-cut amethyst hangs freely and swings when worn.Rich scrolling foliate ornament reflects the exuberant decorative vocabulary of Rococo-inspired mid-Victorian jewellery, a classic example of the drop-brooch form.Chased filigree-scrollwork intact; both amethysts are firmly secured, articulated swinging mechanism in good working order, overall in good preserved condition.
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