Coral parure, mid 19th century

Comprising: coral carved into foliate, floral and fruit motifs, mounted as a necklace, length approximately 410mm; two pairs of earrings; a brooch; a pair of hair ornaments; and a tiara, inner circumference 360mm.

Tiara mounted on gilt-metal frame, with some coral elements deficient with minor losses, would benefit from a professional clean. Necklace and brooch mounted in gold, with some coral elements deficient with some losses. Matching earrings mounted in gold, both with solder repair to reverse with some coral elements deficient with some losses. Hair pins mounted in gilt-metal, both coral flower heads detached, with some coral elements deficient with some losses. Additional pair of earrings mounted in gilt-metal, with some coral elements deficient with some losses.
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Accompanied by a gemmological report.