Jewellery by Design: The Collection of Dr Anne Shannon, An Academic Eye - 31st October 2018
Lot 275
A gem-set gold Revivalist brooch by Castellani
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1500
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Description
A gem-set gold Revivalist brooch by Castellani, c1865, the cruciform centre section set with rose-cut diamonds and ruby within a Gothic inspired circular surround, each quarter with foliate pierced decoration, engraved to the reverse and signed with inverted Cs, 3.6cm wide, case by Harvey & Gore
Accompanied by original purchase receipt from Sue Brown Antique Jewellery, 1-7 Davies Mews London dated 25th February 1999