A Sicilian 14k gold and carved red coral cameo brooch. - image-1
A Sicilian 14k gold and carved red coral cameo brooch. - image-2
A Sicilian 14k gold and carved red coral cameo brooch. - image-1A Sicilian 14k gold and carved red coral cameo brooch. - image-2

Lot 17 Dα

A Sicilian 14k gold and carved red coral cameo brooch.

Auction 1219 - overview Cologne
17.05.2023, 16:00 - Jewellery and Watches
Estimate: 1.500 € - 2.000 €

A Sicilian 14k gold and carved red coral cameo brooch.

The red coral (corallium rubrum) carved with Bacchus crowned with vine leaves flanked by two Maenads. No hallmarks. The nose of the central portrait reattached with glue. 4.8 x 3.9 cm. Weight 22.45 g.
Mid-19th C.