Lot 716 , A 19th century Austro-Hungarian gilt metal, enamel, garnet and seed pearl set drop pendant brooch and pair of matching earrings.

A 19th century Austro-Hungarian gilt metal, enamel, garnet and seed pearl set drop pendant brooch and pair of matching earrings.
Estimate £200-300

1st earring- earring is now in two parts. Era wite is bent. One stone missing. Three other stones are chipped/damaged. Some minor loss toe small enamel flowerheads.
2nd earring- Ear wire bent. One garnet cracked and chipped. Again some minor loss to the small enamelled flower heads.
Pendant brooch- One stone missing. A few minor nicks and scratches to the main enamelled panel. Quite a few of the flower heads have lost their enamel.

In general, a number of the pearls have blistered surfaces and the settings are showing signs of wear in general, commensurate with age and some use.
Box quite scuffed and worn.


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Sold for £420