Antique 18 carat gold broch set with semi-precious stones. Made by the famous firm of Castellani, 19th century. Measures just under 1 inch in length. Brooch influenced by the Neo Etruscan / Classic style based on techniques of the Ancient Romans, Greeks and Etruscans. An oval citrine, gently cut into facets atop a golden heart with an oak leaf in it''s center. A pair of globular gold balls join the top of the leaf to the upper scrolls of the heart. At the heart''s base is a red stone, we think a garnet. The work is done in typical granulated style with fine engraving on the leaf. The brooch / pin comes in it''s original, fitted box - red on the outside with golden C''s on both outside of lid and on the silk lining inside. The pin closes with a simple c-clasp. There is some darkening on the hinge side of the clasp, where the join was possibly redone, but the hinge works well. The pin is hallmarked on the back for 18K gold and has the intertwining C monogram of the Castellani Company. On the other side of the hinge is another monogram hallmark, which looks like JV or JY. COndition is good. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3821 Condition: good Year: 1880 Title: ANTIQUE CASTELLANI BROOCH IN ORIGINAL BOX NEO CLASSIC

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