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Rare 800‰ silver brooch centred on a shell cameo depicting t…
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49
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Rare 800‰ silver brooch centred on a shell cameo depicting t…
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Estimate €150 - €200
Voluntary lot
Description
Rare 800‰ silver brooch centred on a shell cameo depicting the nymph Flora/Chloris in an openwork setting with floral and ribbon motifs in a micro-mosaic of graduated colours, with a ‘C’-shaped clasp on the reverse; Italian craftsmanship blending Neoclassicism and Art Nouveau, Florence or Rome, late 19th century – approx. 3.2 x 2.6 cm – Gross weight approx. 7.88 g (minor losses to the micro-mosaic)
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The Sovereign
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