Silver and Niello Cicada Brooch
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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Origin | European Other |
Period | 1930s |
Condition | Excellent |
Materials | Niello |
Silver | |
Dimensions | 2 inch width |
Product REF: 7845