Details
ETRUSCAN REVIVAL GOLD FIBULA BROOCH
Designed as a gold fibula, decorated with granulation, a sculpted gold duck and a gold ram's head, bearing an inscription, circa 1875
By Mellillo
Cf. D. Bennett & D. Mascetti, Understanding Jewellery, (1989), pl. 216.
Designed as a gold fibula, decorated with granulation, a sculpted gold duck and a gold ram's head, bearing an inscription, circa 1875
By Mellillo
Cf. D. Bennett & D. Mascetti, Understanding Jewellery, (1989), pl. 216.
Further details
Giacinto Melillo managed Castellani's workshop until 1870 when he took charge. His style is similar to Castellani's and many say his goldwork surpassed Castellani's. Many of his pieces are not signed, but can be recognized by their fine craftsmanship and the fact that they are copies of ancient jewelry