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17th Century Baroque Ruby, Carved Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver Topped Gold Cross
$7,500
£5,703.42
€6,578.62
CA$10,506.13
A$11,758.43
CHF 6,139.74
MX$143,453.57
NOK 77,935.91
SEK 73,956.38
DKK 49,126.01
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Large, unusual museum quality Spanish Baroque period ruby, rock crystal, gold and silver topped gold cross
17th Century
A clear rock crystal crucifix, bevel cut and carved with a central cross design, surrounded by an ornate scrolled reticulated ruby set framework.
Rubies: rich raspberry red color, with abraisions consistent with the age of this jewel, 22 gemstones in all.
Tested for 14K gold and silver
Height: 65mm
Width: 42mm
References: for a strikingly similar example- The Walters Art Museum, Jewelry- Ancient to Modern exhibition, 1979-1980, illustrated, Wilhelm Peffenhauser.
Metropolitan Museum of Art for a 17th century pendant reliquary of similar style and gemstones- rubies, rock crystal, gold, enamel and pearls, Accession Number:17.190.872.
Metropolitan Museum of Art for a piece by Wilhelm Peffenhauser with similar rubies, Accession Number 171901517
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- Dimensions:Height: 2.56 in (65 mm)Width: 1.66 in (42 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:17th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1887219497302
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