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Victorian Silver-Topped Gold, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby and Baroque Pearl Brooch

Offered by: Macklowe Gallery, Ltd

Description
A Victorian silver-top 18 karat gold, diamond, emerald, ruby and pearl brooch, featuring a depiction of the penultimate scene from the fable "Jack and the Beanstalk" in which Jack lures the giant by stealing the mermaid's harp. A baroque pearl forms the tail of a sculpted 18-karat gold mermaid decorating the base of a lyre outlined with old mine-cut diamonds. The strings of the lyre are accented with emeralds, rubies, diamonds and a sapphire weighing approximately .30, .30, 1.75, and .05 carats respectively.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1860s
Gemstones:	Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby
Metals:	Gold, Silver
Styles / Movements:	Victorian, Fine Jewelry
Dealer Reference #:	BO-6926
Incollect Reference #:	162749

Dimensions

W.	2 in;	H.	1.25 in;
W.	5.08 cm;	H.	3.18 cm;

Shipping Information:

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Message from Seller:

Macklowe Gallery is the premier dealer of museum-quality 20th Century Decorative Arts, specializing in Tiffany lamps, French Art Nouveau, and antique jewelry. Visit us at 445 Park Avenue, NYC, or contact us at 212.644.6400 | email@macklowegallery.com |