AN ANTIQUE MOTHER-OF-PEARL DEMI PARURE, BY BARBERIS
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AN ANTIQUE MOTHER-OF-PEARL DEMI PARURE, BY BARBERIS

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AN ANTIQUE MOTHER-OF-PEARL DEMI PARURE, BY BARBERIS
Comprising: a carved openwork mother-of-pearl tiara, the graduated diadem surmounted with lozenge-shaped drops to the tortoiseshell comb; a lozenge-shaped carved openwork mother-of-pearl brooch with chrysanthemum motif, and a matching pair of earrings, mid 19th century, tiara internal diameter 15.5 cm., brooch 8.2 cm. long, earrings 6.5 cm. long (part illustrated)
By Barberis, Turin (unsigned) (4)
Provenance
Queen Margherita of Italy
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium

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