A 14k gold brooch inset with a. carved coral bust depicting the maiden Hyetta and Shabriri Grapes (the mysterious blind woman) circa 1840-80, engraved to the reverse with a personalised message in Russian Cyrillic. 6cm Diameter x Depth 2.5cm, total weight 64.52g (possibly altered more recently) A.
Estimate £400 to £600
Hammer price: £1,500