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3 pieces Victorian gold and coral jewelry. 1st item: Attributed to Castellani, Rome, 18k yellow gold Etruscan design clip with central 15 mm orange coral cabochon surrounded by leaves and a rope border; the opposite end is marked ROMA in raised letters; Papal States quality mark for 18 karat gold. 32.2 grams. 2nd item: Yellow gold bangle bracelet, 7" circumference, with rope trim framing three 3/4-round orange corals across the top. The bracelet has a hinge at one side opposite a concealed box clasp. Handmade, without quality marks; tests 18 karat gold. Possibly Castellani. 17.0 grams. 3rd item: 18 karat yellow gold Etruscan style brooch, 43 mm long, holding two 9 mm diameter round orange coral cabochons and one 5 mm diameter round orange coral cabochon in the center, the brooch is supported by a hinged pin and a hook bail on the reverse. Handmade; without quality marks; tests 18K gold. Possibly Castellani. 7.0 grams. 56.2 total grams.
PROVENANCE: Private Nashville Collection. Consignor's ancestors acquired all three pieces while visiting Rome in the mid 1800s.
CONDITION: Bracelet has some scratching, otherwise all items excellent condition.