Italian 1960 Enameled Musician With Banjo Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Blue Sapphires

An Italian brooch with a musician playing a banjo.

This is a very beautiful brooch, created in Italy during the mid-century modernist periods, back in the 1960. This brooch has been crafted with twisted wires made up in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Designed as a seated musician playing a banjo. It is embellished with application of red and green glass enamels and three natural earth mined calibrated blue sapphires. It is fitted at the reverse with a hinged pin bar and a mechanical security lock for safety.

Sapphires: Mounted in bezel settings, with 3 round faceted cut blue sapphires with 0.06 carats.

Birthstone: Sapphires for the month of September.

Weight: 7.80 Grams, (5.02 Dwt).

Measurements: 32 mm by 17 mm by 8 mm (1.26 x 0.67 x 0.32 Inches).

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "HIME 18KT".

Collateral: This brooch is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this brooch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The enamel and the 3 sapphires are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: P033124TROF/.1875