Greek Gold Eros Earrings

Modelled in the round, detailed in black and crimson. 168 grams, 13 cm high



Lt. Col. H.A. Hill, R.A.M.C. while stationed in Cyprus as S.M.O in the 1920s, thence by descent.

Comprising a shallow disc with central flower motif inlaid with carnelian and lapis lazuli, surrounded by a beaded border, the outer pearled border inlaid with mostly replicant lapis lazuli, and mother of pearl inserts; three pendants to the lower edge, two with chain and carnelian bead, the central pendant formed as a miniature amphora with filigree, repaired; housed in a custom-made display box. 10.23 grams total, 57-61 mm



Acquired by Tuyet Nguyet in the 1970s-1980s. From the jewellery collection of Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter. Important North West London collection. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11777-204568.

Comprising three pendant clusters, each a tube with balustered middle section and ribs, radiating loops at the lower end with suspended biconvex dangles. 90 grams total, 78 mm each



Acquired in the late 1970s. Ex Herr Bernhard Muller collection. with Galerie Ostracon, circa 2015. Accompanied by detailed collector's catalogue pages including description and photograph.