An antique coral parure, French, circa 1870
the necklace designed as a foliate and floral carved panel suspended from a (possibly later) triple-strand beaded backchain; a pair of earrings, a brooch, and bracelet en suite; with French assay marks; with fitted box; mounted in eighteen karat gold; necklace length: 15in. bracelet length: 7in. (necklace requires restringing)
Sold for
US$ 5,490
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Cf. David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti, Understanding Jewelry, Antique Collectors' Club Ltd., 2003, page 107, plate 101.
Category: Jewellery
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