A SPANISH COLONIAL GOLD AND EMERALD ORB
The polished gold orb, decorated by gold wirework bands, enhanced by vari-cut emeralds, to the central cabochon emerald, weighing approximately 16.25 carats, the top extending a terminal of similar design, (with some emeralds deficient and damage), 17th century
拍品專文
This lot was believed to have been recovered from the Spanish treasure ship, Nuestra Senora de Atocha, which sank near the Florida Keys in 1622.