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French Aucoc 19th Century Antique Cameo Natural Pearls Locket Pendant Brooch

$8,394.25
£6,244.48
€7,000
CA$11,494.60
A$12,780.43
CHF 6,673.24
MX$155,569
NOK 85,147.60
SEK 79,779.24
DKK 53,287.13
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Brooch / pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Octagonal shaped with an openwork circle pattern and studded with natural pearls, this pendant holds a cameo on 4-layered agate representing the left profile of a bust woman. The back opens like a medallion to incorporate a photo or lock of hair. For the brooch, the hanging system is a pin with safety hook. The latter bends and the pin unscrews to allow the jewel to be worn as a pendant. The removable bail is in the shape of an openwork lily flower. Height : approximately 5.7 cm, Width : approximatley 3 cm, Cameo Size: 2.1 cm x 2.7 cm. Total weight of the jewel : approximately 18.5 g. Authentic antique jewel - French work of the 19th century, a tiny agate pearl is missing from the elegant necklace, very little visible. Our opinion : Rare, the antique cameo is magnificent. A superb antique collector's item reserved for enlightened amateurs. The story of this jewel : Presented in a shaped and original case in leather and velvet, this jewel was purchased from the prestigious Maison Aucoc, supplier to the Emperor and the Queen of England. Specialized in antique and creation jewelry since 1975, we deliver all our jewel with their certificate of authenticity, written by our certified antique jewelry expert and graduated gemologist, which presents the exact characteristics of the jewelry at the time of its writing. Each piece of jewelry is checked and repolished by our French workshop, controlled by our expert before being shipped: metal, gem, structure... and presented in a neat and qualitative gift wrapping. The shipment is made thanks to an adapted way of shipping with insurance and tracking number. When possible, the rings can be sized within the range of sizes suggested, and this is offer and done before shipping by our workshop.
  • Creator:
    Louis Aucoc
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th century
  • Condition:
    Polished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. This jewel has been verified, checked and re-polished by our workshop. This jewel will be delivered with a certificate of authenticity drawn up by our expert certified antique jewelry.
  • Seller Location:
    Poitiers, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 20-2901stDibs: LU404210768262

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