GOLD AND MICROMOSAIC NECKLACE, CIRCA 1870

Of fringe design, suspending a series of micromosaic plaques depicting putti and floral displays, alternating with baton links each terminating on a disc with bead and rope work decoration and micromosaic flower motifs to the reverse, to an S-shaped clasp, length approximately 420mm, together with a pair of earrings of matching design. Part Illustrated

Cf: Sotheby's Catalogue, 22nd July 2008, Lot 205 for an example of a necklace of similar design.

Necklace: Micromosaic intact, colours vibrant, one disk with no micromosaic. Flexible. Hook and eye clasp secure. Metal slightly discoloured in parts, could benefit from professional clean. Earrings: probably formed from links in the necklace. Metal disks with hollow back. Evidence of repair to one earring hook. In good condition.
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