Sold for $1,875

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

A Georgian Rose Gold, Seed Pearl and Mother-of-Pearl Lover's Eye Brooch, consisting of a central rectangular hand painted plaque depicting a brown eye and partial face within a seed pearl border backed with a pierced and carved mother-of-pearl plaque, the reverse with glazed compartment containing two colors of braided hair, brooch measuring approximately 37.30 x 29.70 mm. 4.55 dwts.

Property from the Estate of William Lipton, New York, New York

Condition Report

Please contact the jewelry department for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot. Electronic test indicates 14 karat rose gold. Brooch shows signs of normal wear and age. Please note some seed pearls are missing and the mother-of-pearl backing is broken in one spot.

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