Gold and gem set demi-parure, 1830s

Comprising: an articulated corsage ornament and pair of pendent earrings, of floral and foliate repoussé work, set with aquamarine, pink topaz and cabochon turquoise, corsage length approximately 170mm, earrings with hook fittings, detachable pendants, French import marks, fitted case.

Stamped with French import marks for 18 carat gold. Aquamarine light blue, well matched in colour. Pink topaz light purplish pink, well matched in colour. Turquoise light blue some with slight visible matrix. Corsage ornament well articulated. Abrasions and slight tarnish in places to mount. Overall good condition, some very small traces of solder to corsage ornament and possibly small turquoise cluster deficient from the bottom of corsage ornament. Fitted case tooled and gilded, several losses and scuffs to underside in particular consistent with age and wear.
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