ANTIQUE 19thC FRENCH CHINOISERIE 18K GOLD, GEM-SET & ENAMEL BROOCH c.1890 (Copy)
19th Century French chinoiserie gold & guilloche enamel brooch, of shaped rectangular form, the center mounted with a Chinese made, exquisitely carved mother of pearl panel depicting a Chinese aristocrat on horseback being welcomed, greeted by servants in lavish surroundings. The boarder applied with a translucent dark blue enamel on a engine turned ground, the edges applied with cast mythical dolphins set with cabochon rubies and old cut diamonds, a truly magnificent and unique piece of jewellery.
Reference Number: A6074
19th Century French chinoiserie gold & guilloche enamel brooch, of shaped rectangular form, the center mounted with a Chinese made, exquisitely carved mother of pearl panel depicting a Chinese aristocrat on horseback being welcomed, greeted by servants in lavish surroundings. The boarder applied with a translucent dark blue enamel on a engine turned ground, the edges applied with cast mythical dolphins set with cabochon rubies and old cut diamonds, a truly magnificent and unique piece of jewellery.
Reference Number: A6074
19th Century French chinoiserie gold & guilloche enamel brooch, of shaped rectangular form, the center mounted with a Chinese made, exquisitely carved mother of pearl panel depicting a Chinese aristocrat on horseback being welcomed, greeted by servants in lavish surroundings. The boarder applied with a translucent dark blue enamel on a engine turned ground, the edges applied with cast mythical dolphins set with cabochon rubies and old cut diamonds, a truly magnificent and unique piece of jewellery.
Reference Number: A6074
DESCRIPTION
Antique late-19th Century French chinoiserie gold & guilloche enamel brooch, of shaped rectangular form, the center mounted with a Chinese made, exquisitely carved mother of pearl panel depicting a Chinese aristocrat on horseback being welcomed, greeted by servants in lavish surroundings. The boarder applied with a translucent dark blue enamel on a engine turned ground, the edges applied with cast mythical dolphins set with cabochon rubies and old cut diamonds, a truly magnificent and unique piece of jewelery. Unmarked (tested 750 gold standard)
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Length: 6.5cm
Width: 5.5cm
Weight: 41.3g