Egyptian scarab, turquoise paste jewelry in Grand Tour style, early 20th century - Silvered metals, brass, turquoise-colored decorative materials, and ornamental pastes. - Early 20th century

Collection of Orientalist and ethnic jewelry – Egyptian scarab, turquoise paste ornaments and Grand Tour taste – 20th century

Interesting collection of four feminine ornaments traceable to Orientalist and ethnic taste, expression of the charm exerted by the decorative traditions of the East and ancient Egypt on European jewelry of the twentieth century.

The lot includes:

Egyptian scarab brooch: elegant oval mounting in silvery metal, punched with openwork featuring volutes and ornamental motifs, at the center a large scarab in blue material, carved according to the iconography of ancient Egypt. An ornament in Egyptian Revival style, akin to jewelry inspired by Egyptian antiquities and the Grand Tour tradition.

Hair comb: brass mounting with three large oval turquoise-colored elements, the central one adorned with a crown of small spherical pearls of the same color. An accessory with an elegant geometric composition and the characteristic Orientalist taste.

Pair of clip-on earrings: mounts in silvered metal, adorned with large oval turquoise paste elements, held by a refined vegetal decoration with leaves and small spheres. Clip closure, no ear piercing required.

The collection documents different interpretations of the Oriental ornament repertoire in costume jewelry and decorative jewelry of the 20th century.

Condition: good overall, with natural signs of use and patina of time, as visible in the photographs.

Dimensions:
scarab, 4 x 3.5 x 1.6 cm;
hair comb, 7.4 x 2 cm;
earrings, 2 cm (diameter)