A SMALL ROSE-CUT DIAMOND AND DARK AND LIGHT BLUE ENAMEL BEADED GOLD BROOCH of lozenge form, circa 1870, in fitted case with retailer's name Giacinto Melillo, Napoli
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A SMALL ROSE-CUT DIAMOND AND DARK AND LIGHT BLUE ENAMEL BEADED GOLD BROOCH of lozenge form, circa 1870, in fitted case with retailer's name Giacinto Melillo, Napoli
2.5cm. wide
Lot Essay
INDENTGiacinto Melillo (1845-1915) managed Castellani's workshop in Naples until he took it over in 1870. According to G. Munn, Castellani & Giuliano (1984) p.160 much of his work is unmarked