Lot 66
  • 66

Gold and agate pendant/ brooch, Castellani, circa 1855

Estimate
22,000 - 30,000 CHF
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Description

  • gold, agate
Designed as an owl's head, decorated throughout with granulation and filigree work designed to represent the feathers, the eyes of banded agate, signed on the reverse with interlaced C's.

Literature

Cf: Ed. Susan Weber Soros and Stefanie Walker, Castellani and Italian Archeological Jewellery, London, 2005, page 49 and 50, Fig. 2-35, for a similar jewel.

Condition

Banded agate in good condition. Little discolouration to the reverse. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use and wear, in good condition.
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