Antique Gold and Micromosaic Pendant-Brooch and Pair of Pendant-Earrings Topped by a pendant-loop of alternating squares of red and black tesserae,, each centering a white dot, supporting a modified shield-shaped mount centering an oval black tesserae panel of micromosaic multicolored flowers, flanked by circular panels of fine micromosaic pattern, topped by circular discs centering polished gold balls, suspending a flexibly-set pear-shaped panel of micromosaic white flowers, supported by panels of fine micromosaic pattern and white doves, tipped by a circular panel with a micromosaic floret, the earrings of similar design, all edged by twisted gold wire, the reverse of brooch with glazed compartment, circa 1875. With fitted box. C The Estate of Barbara U. Simon
Several tesserae missing on pendant loop. Overall good condition. Well-made. Very nice gold detail and rich yellow gold hue. Pendant-brooch 2 3/4 x 1 1/2". Hooks. 1 7/8 x 11/16".
Antique Gold and Micromosaic Pendant-Brooch and Pair of Pendant-Earrings Topped by a pendant-loop of alternating squares of red and black tesserae,, each centering a white dot, supporting a modified shield-shaped mount centering an oval black tesserae panel of micromosaic multicolored flowers, flanked by circular panels of fine micromosaic pattern, topped by circular discs centering polished gold balls, suspending a flexibly-set pear-shaped panel of micromosaic white flowers, supported by panels of fine micromosaic pattern and white doves, tipped by a circular panel with a micromosaic floret, the earrings of similar design, all edged by twisted gold wire, the reverse of brooch with glazed compartment, circa 1875. With fitted box. C The Estate of Barbara U. Simon
Several tesserae missing on pendant loop. Overall good condition. Well-made. Very nice gold detail and rich yellow gold hue. Pendant-brooch 2 3/4 x 1 1/2". Hooks. 1 7/8 x 11/16".
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