Jewellery and Watches

A gem-set brooch/pendant by Franconeri & Co., circa 1960, the ‘blackamoor’ bust with carved face, oval-cut sapphires to the pierced scrolling front, with brilliant-cut diamond highlights to head and robe and step-cut diamonds to the base, stamped ‘750’, Italian maker’s mark, one diamond deficient, length 6.5cm. £1,200-£1,500