Silver and Niello Cicada Brooch

Silver and Niello Cicada  Brooch - image 1
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Silver and Niello Cicada Brooch

£1,500.00

Description

A most unusual Niello and silver brooch fashioned as a Cicada.The wings move to reveal two lockets. The silver is heavily carved, the wings decorated with niello.
The brooch has its original box. There are two indistinct makers/hall marks. Tests as Silver.
Continental (Possibly Austrian) Circa 1930

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item details
Origin European Other
Period 1930s
Condition Excellent
Materials Niello
Silver
Dimensions 2 inch width

Product REF: 7845