A 19th century pietra dura panel brooch, the oval panel designed as a spray of flowerheads and foliage, to a ropetwist wirework decorated mount, (later fitting), together with a Victorian enamel and half pearl set panel brooch, of navette design, applied with beads and ropetwist wirework borders, glazed compartment verso, (later fitting), lengths 4.6cm and 4.75cm respectively (2)
Sold for £180
Estimated at £80 - £120
A 19th century pietra dura panel brooch, the oval panel designed as a spray of flowerheads and foliage, to a ropetwist wirework decorated mount, (later fitting), together with a Victorian enamel and half pearl set panel brooch, of navette design, applied with beads and ropetwist wirework borders, glazed compartment verso, (later fitting), lengths 4.6cm and 4.75cm respectively (2)
Approximate gross weights only: first brooch 8.9gm, second brooch 12.7gm (both untested as gold/gilt metal)
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 16th Nov, 2022