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Auction: 26052 - Jewellery & Objets de Vertu
Lot: 22

(x) AN ANCIENT GOLD APPLIQUÉ
Of heart or ivy-leaf form, made from two thin gold sheets soldered together, the front decorated in repoussé with raised borders and lines of dots, the reverse plain.
Designed to be attached to garments, ceremonial textiles or other luxurious dress.
Probably Greek or Cypriot
Analysed as 88.79% gold, 9.42% silver, 1.79% copper
Size/dimensions: 1.40cm long; 2.00cm wide
Gross weight: 2.31g

The appliqué shows visible crimping, undulating wrinkles and edge irregularities, conistent with ancient goldsmithing and age. With no signs of active corrosion or flaking. The attachment loop is missing, otherwise the piece is offered in good condition.


Provenance

By descent to the present owner


Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£300 to £400

Starting price
£200