Description:
Gold Gem-set Choker, India, the thirteen plaques set with foil-back colored stones, joined by pearls, and suspending a drop with carved gems, reverse with polychrome enamel, lg. 14 in., (losses).
Estimate $800-1,000
Plaques test for higher-karat gold, clasp ends for approx. 14kt. Constructed of thin gold sheets filled with pitch, which is visible in areas. Numerous losses to gold sheets. Missing a gemstone. Total wt. 70.7 dwt.
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Keywords
IndiaKaitlin Shinnick
Director, Jewelry
617-874-4313
John Colasacco
Deputy Director, Jewelry
617-874-4313
Gloria Lieberman
Director Emerita
617-350-5400
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