26th Apr, 2023 11:00

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 19
 

19

A 19th century Archaeological Revival brooch, designed as a shaped bar with red paste accent, suspending an amphora-shaped scent bottle from chain-link swags, with detachable stopper, decorated throughout with ropetwist wirework and bead borders, length 4.6cm

Sold for £400
Estimated at £80 - £120


 

A 19th century Archaeological Revival brooch, designed as a shaped bar with red paste accent, suspending an amphora-shaped scent bottle from chain-link swags, with detachable stopper, decorated throughout with ropetwist wirework and bead borders, length 4.6cm

Dent/impression and scattered pinpoint-shaped dings to reverse of bar. The bar and amphora drop are both hollow and have general surface wear, scuffs, scratches and nicks/chips throughout. There is a cluster of very smal holes to one side of the amphora drop, which may be part of manufacture. Both of the swags have dark solder joins/repairs at the junctions to the drop. Ropetwist and bead decoration appears to be mostly present and crisp. Untested as gold/gilt metal. The brooch pin is currently functioning. Gross weight approximately 6.2gm.

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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 26th Apr, 2023

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