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Lot 534: An Antique Pair of Enamel, Diamond and Gold Floral Ear Pendants, circa 1900

 

Hammer Price
$700 CAN

Each violet blossom centering a rose-cut diamond amid purple enamel petals, joined to elongated pendant hooks, in 18k gold From the estate of a prominent Montreal collector

Dimensions: 48 x 18 mm
Weight: 7.9 grams
With noticeable enamel loss on a few areas, otherwise in good condition
French assay marks on the hooks close to the earrings
It appears that the hooks were later added, there are also signs that they were altered a second time and the wires extended to suspend 3 cm below the earlobe rather than closer to the ear, it should be noted that in its current state the hooks are pointing through the front of the ears rather than the back as is usual.


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AUCTION ESTIMATE
August 2017 200 – 400
156 – 312
130 – 260
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