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Antique Egyptian-Revival 18 Karat Gold Winged Sun Brooch with Scarab

$5,000
£3,710.19
€4,321.87
CA$6,960.04
A$7,750.63
CHF 4,033.77
MX$95,564.31
NOK 51,373.19
SEK 48,285.82
DKK 32,246.49
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About the Item

English Egyptian-Revival 18K gold brooch with scarab, ca 1870. Winged sun with fluted and stepped form. Entwined and scaly serpent forms round and open center, which supports a rotating double-sided carnelian scarab: On front is carved a beetle; on back the Roman God Mercury.
  • Metal:
    18k Gold,Yellow Gold
  • Weight:
    9.5 dwt
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.88 in (22.36 mm)Width: 2.63 in (66.81 mm)Depth: 0.38 in (9.66 mm)
  • Style:
    Egyptian Revival
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Beautifully toned patina.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 11801stDibs: LU1249983672

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