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Coral and Gold Amor and Psyche Earrings

$19,186.86
£14,273.09
€16,000
CA$26,273.38
A$29,212.42
CHF 15,253.11
MX$355,586.29
NOK 194,623.09
SEK 182,352.54
DKK 121,799.16

About the Item

A pair of 15-carat gold and coral - day and night - earrings. The two detachable parts have large, drop-shaped coral cameos. They depict Amor with his bow and arrow and Psyche with a butterfly looking at each other. The smaller oval top parts are decorated with two smaller cameos, also with a man and a lady. All of the cameos have a beautiful gold cannetille work surround. England, with Italian cameos, circa 1830. weight: 23.7 grams dimensions: 7 x 2 cm Amor was the god of love and Psyche a girl too pretty to marry anyone but the god of love. At first their love seemed impossible, but after having wandered the world and the underworld for a long time, they ultimately stayed together and found happiness.
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  • Weight:
    23.7 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.76 in (70 mm)Width: 0.79 in (20 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1830
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1235641362

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