Pair Early 19th C French Graduated Brooches. 18ct yellow gold, with ribbon of pale blue enamel. Set with natural pearls & baroque pearl drop. Losses to enamel. W18.74g (total)
PROVENANCE: Count Louis de Castelvecchio (1826-1869), son of King Louis Bonaparte of Holland (Napoleon's brother); thence by direct descent to current owner - private collection, ACT (Canberra). Estimate $500-1,000