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Property from a Family Collection

Gold and Amethyst Suite of Jewels

Lot Closed

June 11, 03:59 PM GMT

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

The bracelet composed of six amethyst intaglios depicting Roman deities Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter, Diana, Venus and Mars, the brooch with an amethyst intaglio depicting Ares, each within decorative gold frames embellished with ram's heads, and a pair of earrings set with oval- and pear-shaped amethysts, encircled by granulated gold detailing.

  • Bracelet length 8 inches, brooch dimensions 2¼ x 1⅞ inches, earring length 1⅝ inches
  • Bracelet with Papal States assay marks
  • 18 karat gold
  • Total gross weight approximately 98 dwts
  • Circa 1870