Lot 117
  • 117

A Pair of gold and gem-mounted Hardstone Frogs, probably Italian, 20th century

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • underside of each foot stamped 750 and with violin-shaped punch
  • Hardstone, Jewels
  • length 4 3/8 in.
  • 11cm
both formed as pink and green mottled hardstone frogs mounted with cabochon sapphire eyes and old-mine-cut diamond smiles, the undersides of all feet and toes mounted with 18 karat gold

Condition

good condition
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