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LOT 0372
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.
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LOT 0372
Georgian Gold Necklace with Gemstones
Estimate £6,000 - 8,000€6,960 - 9,280 (for guidance only)$8,100 - 10,800 (for guidance only)
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