Castellani, Brooch

Property of the descendants of William & Robert Adam
Brooch
Castellani
1870s

Composed of two hoops, terminating in confronted lion's heads suspending spherical pendants, maker's mark for Castellani.

Condition Report:
Reverse with interlocking C's for Castellani. Areas of minor discoloration and minor dents to metal, overall in good condition. Measurements approximately 23 x 46mm. One pendant swinging less freely than the other. Gross weight approximately 11.9 grams.

Provenance:
Juliet Adam, neé Palmer, (1857-1927) who was the wife of the diplomat Charles Fox Frederick Adam (1852-1913) and daughter of Commodore James Croxhall Palmer, (1811-1885), Surgeon General of the US Navy;
Thence by descent.