A moonstone and half pearl cameo pendant/brooch, the oval moonstone cameo carved to depict the portrait profile of an Elizabethan lady, to a ropetwist edged mount with half pearl border, the reverse with detachable brooch pin, hinged brooch clasp and pendant fittings, (half pearls untested for origin), length 3.05cm
Sold for £2,800
Estimated at £120 - £180
A moonstone and half pearl cameo pendant/brooch, the oval moonstone cameo carved to depict the portrait profile of an Elizabethan lady, to a ropetwist edged mount with half pearl border, the reverse with detachable brooch pin, hinged brooch clasp and pendant fittings, (half pearls untested for origin), length 3.05cm
Chips, scuffs and dirt/grease reisdue to cameo, with 'centipede' stress crack inclusions and fractures visible under close inspection. Cameo dimensions approximately 2.1cm length x 1.55cm width. Half pearls have blemishes, fractures, chips and surface wear. The mount has general surface wear and all fittings are functioning. The mount appears to be gold but is untested for metal standard. Gross weight approximately 10.3gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 15th Nov, 2023
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