The Spring Antiques & Collectables Sale

The Spring Antiques & Collectables Sale

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Lot 163: A Krementz Silver Comedy and Tragedy Theatre Mask Brooch 45g

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Estimated price: £30 - £50

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A silver brooch by Krementz and Co. featuring the classical theatrical motifs of comedy and tragedy masks. The design, identified by the reference 23.5, depicts two masks rendered in high relief with a polished finish. These are set against a decorative, fan-shaped background embellished with floral patterns, foliate scrolls, and a textured cross-hatched ground. The fan features a scalloped border. The piece is constructed from silver with an oxidised finish in the recesses to highlight the ornamental detail. The reverse is stamped with the maker mark KREMENTZ and the metal purity mark STERLING. The brooch is fitted with a horizontal pin and a roll-over safety clasp.