Pair of Antique Gold and Micromosaic Pendant-Earclips Topped by circular panels depicting the visages of cherubs flanked by multicolored tesserae wings, amidst a white tesserae background, encircled by twisted and beaded gold, accented by scrolled panels of micromosaic decoration, suspending modified triangular-shaped panels of micromosaic floral decoration, supporting 5 flexibly-set navette-shaped panels with multicolored micromosaic decoration, with Papal hallmarks, circa 1870, several tesserae missing, screw-backs added later. C
One small micromosaic missing from corner of one eye. Matte gold of rich yellow gold hue on reverse, minor scratches and discoloration spots near screwback fittings. Good condition. Screwbacks. 2 3/16 x 7/8".
Pair of Antique Gold and Micromosaic Pendant-Earclips Topped by circular panels depicting the visages of cherubs flanked by multicolored tesserae wings, amidst a white tesserae background, encircled by twisted and beaded gold, accented by scrolled panels of micromosaic decoration, suspending modified triangular-shaped panels of micromosaic floral decoration, supporting 5 flexibly-set navette-shaped panels with multicolored micromosaic decoration, with Papal hallmarks, circa 1870, several tesserae missing, screw-backs added later. C
One small micromosaic missing from corner of one eye. Matte gold of rich yellow gold hue on reverse, minor scratches and discoloration spots near screwback fittings. Good condition. Screwbacks. 2 3/16 x 7/8".
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