λ A 19th century Etruscan Revival coral-set gold brooch by Pierret, the circular gold brooch with pellet and ropetwist decoration and suspending five graduated coral beads, signed Pierret, 5.5cm high It has been suggested that Ernesto Pierret (1824 - 1898) may have been an apprentice or at least spent some time in the workshop of Castellani due to the similarity in style and mastery of technique both firms display. By the early 1880's the business had been taken over by Luigi Pierret, Ernesto's son This lot is offered without a reserve.