Unusual mid 19th century yellow metal, rock crystal and turquoise vinaigrette pendant, probably French, modelled as a rock crystal egg, encased within gold mesh cagework, inset with turqouise cabochons at the intersections, the hinged body enclosing a pierced grille, 36mm high including suspension loop, 11g gross approx
Sold for £1,600
Unusual mid 19th century yellow metal, rock crystal and turquoise vinaigrette pendant, probably French, modelled as a rock crystal egg, encased within gold mesh cagework, inset with turqouise cabochons at the intersections, the hinged body enclosing a pierced grille, 36mm high including suspension loop, 11g gross approx
Auction: Spring Specialist Sale, 13th Mar, 2025
Our Spring Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors
Highlights include a Dame Lucie Rie (1902-1995), porcelain bowl, an Art Deco diamond and platinum brooch, a Bristol orphanage Victorian needlework sampler, and a fine selection of Rolex, Omega, and Cartier watches.
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Wednesday 12th March - 10am till 5pm