North Italian, early 15th century

both inscribed: TRANSLUCENT ENAMEL ITALIAN EARLY 15^TH CENT: B^T of WILLSON NOV. 1892 ... in red ink on the reverse

private collection, England, by 1892

There are several losses to the enamel, including in the corners of the trefoils and to the right shoulder and halo of the male saint. The silver suspension loops are unevenly pierced. One loop on the right side of the female saint is lost. The silver is slightly tarnished throughout. The inscriptions on the reverse are fading. Otherwise the condition of the plaques is stable. The lot comes with two modern black perspex stands.
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