Collection of Ladies' Jewelry
fourth quarter 19th through first quarter 20th century, including:
a coral bead necklace on a gold filled chain and clasp, l. 23-1/2";
a 14k yellow gold coral cameo brooch and earring suite with foliate gold frame and neoclassical portrait cameo, brooch, l. 1-1/2", earrings, l. 1-1/4";
a 10k yellow gold coral "button" and diamond stickpin with a coral cabochon, 12.1 mm, above a collet-set mine-cut diamond, approximately 0.20 carats, l. 2-5/8";
a 10k yellow gold and pearl cannetille-style suite with brooch/pendant, dia. 2", stud earrings, dia. 3/4", and ring, size 5-1/2;
a 14k yellow gold and coral bead necklace with teardrop pendant, l. 18"; and
a 14K yellow gold sacred heart medal, inscribed "Isabelle Fourguette / 25 Jun 1902". total weight 126.9 grams

Provenance: Isabelle Fourguette (Mrs. Gallier J.) Capdevielle (1883-1968), by descent in the family; Estate of Dr. Kenneth McLeod, Jr., New Orleans, Louisiana.

Notes: A photograph of Mrs. Capdevielle wearing the gold and coral bead necklace accompanies this lot.

In overall fair condition. All items showing some tarnish to areas on the gold and wear consistent with age and use. The pearl brooch is missing one pearl. The coral bead necklace has some discoloration to the beads and the clasp is broken. The coral brooch and earrings with some discoloration to the carvings.