Sold for $2,500

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

VICTORIAN, MICROMOSAIC NECKLACE

Containing 10 oval micromosaic plaques depicting bucolic European scenes during the 19th century, joined with a double row of chain.
Stamp: (hallmarks).
21.75 dwt.

Accompanied by a fitted box.

Property from the Collection of Karen Koss, Skokie, Illinois

Condition Report

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Measurements: The necklace measures approximately 18 inches long.

Overall Condition: There is heavy wear to the necklace with some of the plaques chipped. One one plaque is missing a tessera. There is tarnishing to the gold by the links, most likely from repairs. Electronic test indicates 14 karat gold, though the necklace is of the age where the components may be a combination of solid gold, rolled gold and gold wash.

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