Pair of gold and gem set pendent earrings, Circa 1825, composite - Photo Sotheby's

Each suspending a pendant composed of fine cannetille work, highlighted throughout with circular-cut and pear-shaped foiled back garnets and cabochon turquoises. Estimation: 1,500 - 2,000 GBP. Lot. Vendu 10,000 GBP

NOTE DE CATALOGUE: Similar examples of garnet and turquoise cannetille jewels can be found in the British Museum, in the Hull Grundy Collection. The technique of cannetille work was very popular in the 1820s and 30s in Europe and uses very fine gold wires wound into tight coils and scrolls. This decoration is often further embellished with burr and bead work granulation. The inspiration of cannetille work is thought to be derived from fine embroidery from Portugal or Indiausing twisted gold or silver threads.

Sotheby's. The Jewellery Collection of the Late Michael Wellby: An Eclectic Eye - Jewels Spanning Four Centuries. London | 11 déc. 2012 www.sothebys.com