Auction 112 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

198

An important pair of earrings


Estimate

3.000 - 5.000


Session 2

13 December 2021



Description

Gold, 1st-half 17th century
Enamelled "C" shaped elements from which hang pearl strands
On the upper section two loops linking to elements of identical decoration to which is fixed the open suspension ring
Portugal, first-half 17th century
Pair of identical earrings in the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga collection (property of the Alcácer-do-Sal Orphanage prior 1834)

6,8x4,9 cm
24.2 g


Category

Jewellery


Additional Information

Literature:
Leonor d'Orey
"Cinco Séculos de Joalharia Portuguesa"
p. 38, fig. 45



Closed Auction