Sold for:
$15,275
$15,275
Renaissance Revival Gem-set Pendant, Castellani, bezel-set with an oval-cut foil-backed ruby and spinel below an old mine-cut diamond foliate motif and a rectangular cabochon emerald, three pearl highlights, suspending a detachable emerald bead drop, the high karat gold and polychrome enamel mount with wirework accents, engraved verso, hallmark, (later detachable pendant loop). Literature: For pieces of similar design see: Geoffrey C. Munn, "Castellani and Giuliano: Revivalist Jewellers of the Nineteenth Century", Trefoil Books Ltd, London, pl. 181-183
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-03-15
