Lot 795 , A 19th century miniature on ivory of the bust of a gentleman, in an Austro-Hungarian 580 standard yellow metal frame

A 19th century miniature oval watercolour on ivory, depicting the bust of a gentleman, mounted in an Austro-Hungarian 580 standard yellow metal pendant brooch, with diamond set border, 42mm, gross 23.1 grams.
Estimate £400-600

Heavy stain to the miniature on the gentleman's coat and some areas of dust beneath the glass. Eight of the diamonds each have a small chip or crack on or near to the table facet.


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Sold for £560