Lot 342
  • 342

A jewelled gold brooch, St Petersburg, mid to late 19th century

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • height: 5.7cm, 2 1/4 in
formed as a spider set with purple cabochons and a pearl with diamond legs, climbing a nail with a pearl-set head, struck with partial workmaster's initials, 56 standard

Condition

Excellent condition and very well-made.
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