A GEORGE III GOLD-MOUNTED GARNET SUITE comprising necklace with cruciform pendant, bracelet, pair of pendent earrings and flowerhead brooch, the pieces with foliate and flowerhead links (two links loose, earrings with later screw fitments), circa 1820, in original fitted case | Christie's

Lot 10

A GEORGE III GOLD-MOUNTED GARNET SUITE comprising necklace with cruciform pendant, bracelet, pair of pendent earrings and flowerhead brooch, the pieces with foliate and flowerhead links (two links loose, earrings with later screw fitments), circa 1820, in original fitted case

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A GEORGE III GOLD-MOUNTED GARNET SUITE comprising necklace with cruciform pendant, bracelet, pair of pendent earrings and flowerhead brooch, the pieces with foliate and flowerhead links (two links loose, earrings with later screw fitments), circa 1820, in original fitted case
Necklace 40.5cm. long
Bracelet 17.0cm. long

Lot Essay

According to Mrs Hardcastle in Oliver Goldsmith's play 'She Stoops to Conquer' (1773) garnets 'were the most becoming things in the world to show off the complexion'

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