Important Jewelry and Rare & Exotic G...
New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 07, 2000
LOT 504
FrascaroloAmusing Enamel, Chrysoprase and Diamond Owl Lighter, circa 1965The top decorated with cabochon-cut chrysoprase eyes with round, single-cut diamonds in the eyebrows, the head and body decorated with blue, white and black enameled feathers, in 18K yellow gold.Signed, with Italian hallmark and maker's mark
USD 3,000 - 4,000
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 24 |
Slightly chipped |
Movement: 2, 16, 25 |
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Dial: 22 |
Later original |
Notes
Pierino Frascarolo (1928-1976) was born in Milan, Italy. After apprenticing with the Fratelli Lunati company, and a partnership with Aldo Lenti, he eventually moved to New York and formed Frascarolo & Co. He is well known for his animals in gold and enamel during the 1960's.