Late 18th C 14ct Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Articulated Drop.
Silver structure with gold ribbon work and three decorative pieces.
Cut down claw, set with rose cut diamond to centre, eight other rose cut, & six emeralds. Repairs and converted to clip.
Diamonds approx. 0.05ct (total) emeralds approx.1.00ct (total).
L6.5cm W17.92g (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