Italian carved coral and yellow gold parure

Article
1115950Location
Michigan, United StatesFull address: Available with subscription
Closing at
October 9, 2024Lot Number
Available with subscriptionCategory
Jewelry SetYear of Production
circa 1870Dimensions
Necklace length: 19"Earrings: H 2.75" x W 0.75"
Brooch: H 2.75" x W 1.75"
Material
Yellow GoldGross Weight
99 gGemstone
CoralGender
WomenMotif
Cherub, Psyche, Butterfly, Amphora, Turret shellType
ParureDescription
This exquisite Italian carved coral and yellow gold parure, circa 1870, includes one necklace (L 19"), one pair of earrings (H 2.75" x W 0.75"), and a brooch (H 2.75" x W 1.75") designed as a pendant for the necklace. The necklace features cherub and Psyche links with amphora and turret shell motifs. The earrings are decorated with a butterfly, bust of Psyche, recumbent cherub, and flanking flies. The parure is presented in its original silk-lined jeweler's box, weighing a total of 99 grams.Condition
Available with subscriptionProvenance
Property from a private collection, Dexter, Michigan.Estimates: $500 – $1,500
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