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Lot 15

Sale 1187 - Important Jewelry
May 16, 2023 10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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Estimate
$6,000 - 8,000
Price Realized
$11,970
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

ANTIQUE, SAPPHIRE AND MICROMOSAIC PENDANT

Consisting of a pendant in a quatrefoil design, with later set oval cabochon sapphire measuring approximately 26.00 x 18.00 mm, decorated with micromosaic panels depicting the symbols of the Eucharist, inscribed on the reverse 'Donne Par S.S  Le Pape Pie IX a Lucie Fririon, 15 Janvier 1863', together with a pendant containing one oval citrine intaglio depicting the Madonna. Mounted in yellow gold. 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 inches and 2 x 1 3/8 inches.
Gross weight: 42.00 dwt.

By tradition, the micromosaic pendant was originally set with the citrine cameo of the Madonna, which was later unmounted and replaced with the present cabochon sapphire.

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This lot is located in Chicago.

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