Arheological revival gold brooch with ancient agate bead

Description

“Large” Ca 1860 gold brooch in the Archeological Revival style. The Etruscan style gold work is set with an original ancient agate bead. The bead is ca 1200 years old. The brooch is unmarked but it is of a very high quality work , probably by Giacinto Melillo of Naples. / pupil of Castellani /

Measurements : 79 mm