Archaeological-Revival Pendant-Brooch and Pendant-Earrings, Eugène Fontenay

The pendant-brooch centered by a pear-shaped enamel plaque featuring the Greek goddess Artemis framed by gold granulation and twisted gold wire, with a square-shaped cluster of granulation above and below, bearing a plaque with her name in Greek letters, suspending a gold fringe; the earrings of similar design, decorated with pear-shaped enamels featuring Erotes, one with a bow, the other with an arrow, with French assay marks and maker's marks for Eugène Fontenay, circa 1870. With fitted leather case.

In good condition, with minor scratching commensurate with age and wear. Green substance visible on the earrings that can easily be removed with a thorough cleaning. With original fitted case in good condition signed Martin & Co., Cheltenham, though box hinge has become detached. Pendant hook on brooch appears to be later added.
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