Decorative ornament (4) - Brazil - Large dimensions





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Set of four decorative grape clusters in crystal quartz and metal, with polished natural mineral beads wired to a central stem and finished with ornamental metal foliage, each piece up to 27 cm long, total weight 3.9 kg, origin Brazil, in good condition with light patina.
Description from the seller
Set of 4 Decorative Grape Clusters in Semi-Precious Stones and Metal – 20th Century.
Lot consisting of four vintage decorative grape clusters, manufactured in the second half of the 20th century. Each piece consists of polished beads of natural minerals, organically faceted and meticulously affixed by a wire-wrapped framework to a central stem. The upper ends are finished with ornamental foliage in chased metal (brass or silvered metal with a vintage patina), simulating natural grapevines.
The lot includes specimens of exceptional dimensions and weights, with emphasis on the volume of the piece in Amethyst:
1. Amethyst Cluster: Translucent purplish quartz crystals with natural tonal variations.
• Dimensions: 27 cm (length) | Weight: 1.7 kg
2. Carnelian Jasper Cluster (Carnelian): Beads in warm tones of carnelian and jasper, with brownish and orange vitreous matrices.
• Dimensions: 23 cm (length) | Weight: 1.0 kg
3. Rose Quartz Cluster: Polished minerals in pale pink translucent shade.
• Dimensions: 17 cm (length) | Weight: 700 g
4. Sodalite Cluster: Beads of dense dark blue mineral with typical white veining and intrusions.
• Dimensions: 17 cm (length) | Weight: 500 g
• Total Weight of Lot: 3.9 kg.
Overall good condition, showing slight natural patina and normal signs of use on the decorative metal. No missing stones.
Seller's Story
Set of 4 Decorative Grape Clusters in Semi-Precious Stones and Metal – 20th Century.
Lot consisting of four vintage decorative grape clusters, manufactured in the second half of the 20th century. Each piece consists of polished beads of natural minerals, organically faceted and meticulously affixed by a wire-wrapped framework to a central stem. The upper ends are finished with ornamental foliage in chased metal (brass or silvered metal with a vintage patina), simulating natural grapevines.
The lot includes specimens of exceptional dimensions and weights, with emphasis on the volume of the piece in Amethyst:
1. Amethyst Cluster: Translucent purplish quartz crystals with natural tonal variations.
• Dimensions: 27 cm (length) | Weight: 1.7 kg
2. Carnelian Jasper Cluster (Carnelian): Beads in warm tones of carnelian and jasper, with brownish and orange vitreous matrices.
• Dimensions: 23 cm (length) | Weight: 1.0 kg
3. Rose Quartz Cluster: Polished minerals in pale pink translucent shade.
• Dimensions: 17 cm (length) | Weight: 700 g
4. Sodalite Cluster: Beads of dense dark blue mineral with typical white veining and intrusions.
• Dimensions: 17 cm (length) | Weight: 500 g
• Total Weight of Lot: 3.9 kg.
Overall good condition, showing slight natural patina and normal signs of use on the decorative metal. No missing stones.

