$18,450
Egyptian Revival 18kt Gold and Plique-a-Jour Enamel Gem-set Necklace, Marcus & Co. , designed as a hammered gold scarab with plique-a-jour enamel wings, lapis and carnelian accents, and suspended from swags of lapis, coral, jade, and green hardstone beads, and hammered gold scarabs with enamel hieroglyphics on the reverse, lg. 19 1/2 in., signed. Note: Similar examples of jewelry in the Egyptian Revival style by Tiffany & Co. are pictured in Louis Comfort Tiffany at Tiffany & Co., by John Loring, pp. 62-63.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-12-09