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AN ENAMEL, RUBY AND PEARL RIBBON BOW PENDANT
AN ENAMEL, RUBY AND PEARL RIBBON BOW PENDANT

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AN ENAMEL, RUBY AND PEARL RIBBON BOW PENDANT
Designed as a polychrome enamel floral ribbon bow, with ruby detail and central cluster, suspending two enamelled turtle-doves and a pearl drop, to the floral enamel reverse, circa 1650 (pendant may be of later addition)

拍品專文

The bow-knot, referred to in French as a "galant", evolved from the silk ribbons which trimmed the neckline and were pinned with jewelled clusters or crosses. The motif, which originated as a dress trimming, was executed in enamelled gold and gemstones, its form harmonises well with clothing.