Lot Essay
For a similar pair of earrings, c.f. Christie's, New York, catalogue of Important Antique and Period Jewelry from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F. Colin 12 April, 1995, Lot 67.
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Details
A pair of 18th century Portuguese 'chrysolite' ear pendants,
each designed as a ribbon bow cluster panel set with foiled gems commonly known as "chrysolite", suspending a matching elongated drop below a cluster surmount, with gold bead detail, and closed silver back, with later curved safety wires.
See plate 2 (2)
each designed as a ribbon bow cluster panel set with foiled gems commonly known as "chrysolite", suspending a matching elongated drop below a cluster surmount, with gold bead detail, and closed silver back, with later curved safety wires.
See plate 2 (2)
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