VENICE - XVIIIth CENTURY AGATE OMBRELLA HANDLE It is made of engraved zoned agate. A bust of a Moor adorned with yellow gold, enamel and rose-cut diamonds. Metal stem. Gross weight : 29,15 gr. (small lacks in the enamel, chip at the base, enriched in the XIXth century). Height : 6,5 cm (without the stem). A XVIIIth century agate, enamel and metal "moretto" umbrella handle from Venice. Gross weight : 29,15 gr. (chips to the enamel and the agate, later addition in XIXth century). Height : 6,5 cm (without rod).

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