Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu

A gem set eagle plaque by Diego Percossi Papi, the crowned standing eagle formed from a cut-out gilt metal and silvered mount, decorated in polychrome enamels, the body formed by a turquoise matrix oval panel, and set with vari-gem stones including cabochon moonstones, freshwater pearls, emeralds, sapphires and rubies, and channel set hardstone micro-mosaic detail, stamped to the reverse ‘PERCOSSI PAPI’, length 27.5cm. £600-£800

Percossi Papi are an Italian family run jewellers. The founder Diego, started creating his jewels in 1968 in a small atelier near the Pantheon in the heart of Rome, working in the tradition of enamels and inspired by Renaissance design, to create his distinctive and colourful style. His sons Valeria and Giuliano now continue the business and have expanded into jewellery design for films.

This piece was designed by Diego and given as a gift to the vendor.