GOLD AND MICROMOSAIC DEMI-PARURE, MID 19TH CENTURY

Comprising: a necklace set with five micromosaic plaques depicting Roman and archaeological scenes inset into chalcedony bases, within filigree gold work surrounds, length approximately 390mm; together with a brooch and pair of ear pendants, later fittings of similar design, fitted case.

Cf: Shirley Bury, Jewellery 1789 - 1910: Volume I 1789 - 1861, Suffolk, 1991, page 250, for a similar example.

Necklace: Weighing approximately 32 grams. Chalcedony bluish white, cloudy, in the trade called "milky chalcedony". No signs of major scratches to the micromosaic and chalcedony. Gold bright, tarnished to some parts consistent with time. Secure clasp. In good condition. Earrings: Chalcedony bluish white, cloudy, in the trade called "milky chalcedony". No signs of major scratches to the micromosaic and chalcedony. Gold bright, tarnished to some parts consistent with time. Screw back fittings. In good condition. Brooch: Chalcedony bluish white, cloudy, in the trade called "milky chalcedony". No signs of major scratches to the micromosaic and chalcedony. Gold bright, tarnished to some parts consistent with time. Safety catch to pin. In good condition.
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