Lot 43
  • 43

Two jewelled and gold-mounted hardstone parasol handles,probably German, late 19th century

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • heights including collars: 4, 5.2cm; 1 5/8 , 2in.
the first with white-striated green stone spherical knop applied with gold-set cabochon garnets, gold engine-turned collar; the second of smoky quartz, the hammered gold collar applied with with rose-cut diamond and ruby trefoils

Condition

First (green): Small, very shallow chips to stone. The collar previously enamelled. Second (brown): Excellent condition.
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