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A single 17th century Italian enamel and pearl earring, Sicily, of arched 'navicella' form with...
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Lot 43
Description
A single 17th century Italian enamel and pearl earring, Sicily, of arched 'navicella' form with floral enamel decoration and suspending pearl tassels, length 5.8cm
Provenance: The collection of Sidney J. A. Churchill (1862-1921), by descent
Cf. This earring illustrated in 'Peasant Art In Italy Special Autumn Number Of The Studio 1913', Charles Holme (ed.), pl. 229A. See also 'Gioielli di Sicilia', Maria Concetta di Natale, pl. 33 for similar earrings.
Please note that the pearls have not been tested for natural origin
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