Lot 545
A mid to late 19th century 18ct gold baroque pearl necklace, by Castellani. Length 172cms....
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Lot 545
A mid to late 19th century 18ct gold baroque pearl necklace, by Castellani. Length 172cms....
Lot 545
Lot Description
A mid to late 19th century 18ct gold baroque pearl necklace, by Castellani.
Length 172cms. 42.7gms.
Pearls untested for natural origin.
For a similar example please see plate 122, Castellani and Giuliano, Geoffrey C. Munn, Trefoil Books, 1984.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Some links slightly bent, some links containing pearls possibly stretched.
<li>Clasp replaced with later spring ring clasp, stamped 9ct.
<li>One link next to clasp has been filed, other link next to clasp with maker's mark of crossed Cs.
<li>One of the scrolling panels at approximately the opposing end of the clasp is deficient, with later connecting link.
<li>Pearls untested for natural origin.
<li>One pearl with small hole in the nacre.
<li>Pearls with varied discolouration and lustre. Estimated length 10.5 to 4.6mms.
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