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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A fine George III gold-mounted garnet parure
Comprising necklace, pair of bracelets, cruciform brooch pendant, small brooch and pair of pendant earrings, the pieces with flattened flowerheads flanked by running foliate links, mounted in gold, circa 1820, necklace 39.5cm. long, brooch pendant 5.0cm. wide, in original satin-lined red leather case
Comprising necklace, pair of bracelets, cruciform brooch pendant, small brooch and pair of pendant earrings, the pieces with flattened flowerheads flanked by running foliate links, mounted in gold, circa 1820, necklace 39.5cm. long, brooch pendant 5.0cm. wide, in original satin-lined red leather case