YEARS 1860 RIBBON BOW BROOCH Features a tourbillon movement. Mounted in 18K yellow gold with guilloché and blue enamel. Two lines of fine half-pearls in the center. Gross weight: 15.33 g (small shock, removable pin) Dimensions: 6.2 x 2.8 cm This brooch is similar to the closely decorated bracelet by Maison Mellerio dit Meller presented in this sale under number 16. The brooch comes with a period case. A natural pearl, enamel and 18K yellow gold brooch, circa 1860. Gross weight : 15,33 gr. (small shock, removable pin) Dimensions : 6,2 x 2,8 cm

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