An 18k gold black enamel diamond and carved Mediterranian Sea coral

An 18k gold black enamel diamond and carved Mediterranian Sea coral pin depicting a monkey in a costume. Finely carved monkey’s head in red coral (Corallium rubrum, approx. 8.71 × 9.21 mm) with a diamond-set monocle. The collar with bow and the turban finely chased and picked out in black enamel. Mis-struck hallmark, possibly French. Head height 2.5 cm. Pin length 6.8 cm. Overall length 9.3 cm. Weight 6.59 g. Second half 19th century.

Estimate:£1,007.4

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