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Western Europe, Italy, Padua, ca. 1540s CE. A fine Italian 16th century bronze medallion depicting the bust of Niccolo Verzi of Capodistria made by Giovanni del Cavino in Padua (1500-1570) set in a modern silver and gold pendant setting. The obverse is Niccolo Verz facing right and the inscription "NIC. VERTIVS. P.F. IVSTIN. IVRECON" (Niccolo Verzi, son of Pietro, of Justinopolis (Capo d'Istria), jurist). The reverse with a woman standing reaching toward a radiant sun and foot upon a snake and "SVPER ASPIDEM" (Over the serpent). The pendant itself is a 20th-21st century unique work of art, made from 92% sterling silver with an electrum gilding, and strung on a cord as a wearable necklace. Size of pendant: 2.8" L x 2" W (7.1 cm x 5.1 cm); medallion: 1.33" W (3.4 cm); cord: 21" L (53.3 cm); gold quality: 40% (equivalent to 9K+); silver quality: 40% to 92%; weight: 65.6 grams

Provenance: ex-private Las Vegas, Nevada, USA collection, acquired prior to the 1990s

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#178085

  • Condition: Medallion is excellent with some rubbing to highpoints and inscriptions. Dark patina and toning. Set in a modern silver pendant and strung on a cord as a wearable necklace. Minor wear to pendant from previous use. Overall excellent.

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May 11, 2023 8:00 AM MDT
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