Two 22K Gold & Lapis Victorian Etruscan Pieces, Bracelet and Pendant, attrib. Castellani

1st item: Ladies' 22K yellow gold Victorian Etruscan design pendant attributed to Castellani of Rome featuring a round cabochon dark blue 25mm lapis lazuli bezel set. The bezel is attached to a tubular pass-through bail. Papal stats mark indicating 18K, however, most of the piece tests 22K with only the back testing 18K. The pendant is 1 1/2" in size and has a gross weight of 30.53 grams.

2nd item: 22K yellow gold Victorian Etruscan design bracelet featuring 5 cabochon lapis lazuli. The bracelet is 5 bezels joined by floral hinges with a wheat link section terminated by a box clasp and safety chain. The bracelet tests 22K and has a gross weight of 15.34 grams. Gross weight of the lot is 45.87 grams.

Private Nashville Collection. Consignor's ancestors acquired both pieces while visiting Rome in the mid 1800s. Three other Castellani-attributed pieces from this collection were sold in our July 2022 auction.
Condition Report: 1st item: Overall excellent condition; some very minor light dents and scratches to back of pendant frame. 2nd item: Overall very good condition. Wear/losses to some filigree detailing on the gold sections at ends of chain sides.