What a lively pup! GOLD DOG WITH RUBY COLLAR

GOLD DOG WITH RUBY COLLAR

Italy, 1944 -1968 date-mark, probably Genoa

Rubies : total 5, vivid lively red rubies, round faceted, nice vintage proportions, typical natural inclusions; avg 1.2 to 1.4mm, estimated total .10 carat

Gold tested : 14k

Identifying marks : "79 G" (?, semi-legible) in cut-corner losenge, Italy, 1944-68, probably Genoa, struck on back of one leg

Condition : fine all original, including the fine diminutive tube hinge and early mid-century safety clasp

Size : 1-1/3"x 1"x 1/2"deep

Gross wt : .416 troy ounce


# NLH-M 23002 ............................................................. $ 1,600.