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Details
A 19th century archaeological revival gold and green paste parure
The finely plaited gold necklace with ram head detail, supporting a fringe of graduated polished green paste plaques and tapered gold drops, the hook clasp mounted by similar paste and fine gold ropetwist detail, accompanied by a pair of brooches and earrings en suite, circa 1865, lengths: necklace 42.4cm, earrings 6.6cm, brooches 3.9cm (5)
The finely plaited gold necklace with ram head detail, supporting a fringe of graduated polished green paste plaques and tapered gold drops, the hook clasp mounted by similar paste and fine gold ropetwist detail, accompanied by a pair of brooches and earrings en suite, circa 1865, lengths: necklace 42.4cm, earrings 6.6cm, brooches 3.9cm (5)
Further details
This parure was formerly the property of British diplomat Sir George Hamilton Seymour, (1797-1880), and thence by descent. Sir George Hamilton Seymour held various posts throughout Europe in the mid 19th century, including Minister to Portugal, Russia and Austria.