Description:

Western Europe, Neoclassical, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely carnelian intaglio set in a 58.77% (equivalent to 14K+) gold setting with a pin finding and hook to wear as a brooch or pendant. The ovoid stone is etched with a pair of figures, a man and child with a bird flying above. The man is slightly bent over, dangling a grape cluster just out of the boy's reach. The stone is set in a bezel with a fluted periphery. The verso contains an articulating pin finding with a loop clasp that has a functional locking catch. Size of intaglio: 1.27" L x 0.82" W (3.2 cm x 2.1 cm); brooch setting: 1.375" L x 1" W (3.5 cm x 2.5 cm); gold quality: 58.77% (equivalent to 14K+); weight: 7.8 grams.

Provenance: private East Coast collection, New York, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#169417

  • Condition: Minor nicks to intaglio face, otherwise intact and very good. Pin articulates and locking clasp mechanism works but is slightly stiff. Wearable as a brooch, but also has a wire loop that could be used for suspension as a pendant.

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