Georgian Gold Necklace with Gemstones

CIRCA 18TH CENTURY A.D.

16 in. (30.02 grams, 40.5 cm long).

Composed of a series of slender coiled wire links, each punctuated with a single pearl bead; featuring seven cut and polished agate intaglio gemstones set in open-backed gold frames and showing a variety of gods, goddesses, symbols and creatures from Classical mythology; held in a custom-made hinged display case with fastening clasp.

Provenance

Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s.
Important North West London collection.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11912-204570.

CONDITION

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