A touch of history ... Art Nouveau golden plique ajour scarf clip.
Every now and then it happens: then we find a beautiful piece of Art Nouveau jewelry in outstanding condition. Such is the
case now.
This Art Nouveau scarf clip has no traces of wear what-so-ever and the plique-ajour enamel is in top condition too.
Plique ajour is a French term and it refers to a technique in which the goldsmith uses enamel in a glass-stained-windows
manner. Holding this scarf clip against the light you can clearly see this effect.
The Art Nouveau motif used in the clip is clearly that of the lotus flower. A well know motif used in old Egypt and used by
goldsmiths in the Art Nouveau period as source of inspiration.
A true collectors item, a very special piece indeed.
OBJECT GROUP : ladies accessories
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : Most probably France
STYLE : Art Nouveau
PERIOD : 1890
SOURCE OF INSPIRATION : flower symbolism
and the
lotus flower
THEME : Neo-Egyptian
MATERIAL : 18K yellow gold
STONES : One pain du sucre (sugar-bread) cabochon emerald and two
rose cut
diamonds. We do not have the weight of
the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
WEIGHT : 8.70 gram (5.59 dwt)
SIGNATURE : No trace
HALLMARKS : No trace
CONDITION : Extremely good condition
SIZE : 3.20 cm (1.26 inch) from one tip of a leaf to the other
Please when
referring to this piece, mention the following number: 06135-4006, or
click here.
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