A GOLD AND GEM-SET TIE-PIN IN THE FORM OF AN ARTIST’S PALETTE

RETAILED BY G. AND A. GIULIANO, CIRCA 1910

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A GOLD AND GEM-SET TIE-PIN IN THE FORM OF AN ARTIST’S PALETTE
RETAILED BY G. AND A. GIULIANO, CIRCA 1910
the gold palette inset with emerald, sapphire, amethyst and garnet, with diamond-set and pearl-tipped brush handles, in fitted case stamped G. & A. Giuliano, 115 Piccadilly, with manuscript note inscribed 'For Dear Louise from beloved Bertie 1910 Alix'
3 3/8 in. (85 mm.) high

Provenance

Given to Princess Louise (1848-1939) by her brother and sister-in-law Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.

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Lot Essay

Princess Louise was the most artistically talented of Queen Victoria's daughters. As well as being an able actress, pianist and dancer, she was a prolific artist and sculptor and several of her sculptures remain today. Queen Alexandra was known as 'Alix' by her immediate family.

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