Lot 124
  • 124

THREE-COLOR GOLD CLIP-BROOCH AND PAIR OF EARCLIPS, BUCCELLATI

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

Of floral design, composed of textured white gold petals, with sculpted pink and yellow gold centers, each signed Buccellati Italy, clip-brooch numbered H4274, earclips numbered H6141, with Italian registry marks. Fitted with posts.

Condition

In good condition, the gold with only very minor signs of light wear, and the posts slightly bent out of alignment, not affecting wearability. Each stamped 18k. Total gross weight approximately 25 dwts. Clip-brooch diameter approximately 2½ inches; earclip diameter approximately 1⅛ inches. Earclips fitted with posts for wear on pierced ears.
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