Auction 63 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

622

A late 18th, early 19th century reliquary pendant "breve"


Estimate

3.500 - 5.000


Session 2

22 February 2017



Description

Gold
Upper part representing a shell, lower part with relief and pierced frame with floral motifs, centre with relief and chiselled decoration depicting Assumption of Our Lady and Annunciation at the back
Gold assay mark and faded maker's mark
Portugal, late 18th, early 19th century
(wear signs, small defects)

Height: 12 cm
51,2 g


Category

Jewellery


Additional Information

Similar piece at OREY, Leonor d', Cinco Séculos de Joalharia, pp. 69, ill. 92



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