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A pearl and turquoise corsage ornament
The openwork bow shaped sumount with central collet set half pearl, suspending a series of three graduated openwork scroll panels, set throughout with cabochon turquoises and pearl accents, circa 1830, pearls untested, panels detachable for wear as two brooches, together with two fittings a similar panel and a pear shaped drop
The openwork bow shaped sumount with central collet set half pearl, suspending a series of three graduated openwork scroll panels, set throughout with cabochon turquoises and pearl accents, circa 1830, pearls untested, panels detachable for wear as two brooches, together with two fittings a similar panel and a pear shaped drop
Provenance
Formerly the property of Queen Adelaide, the wife of William IV and aunt of Queen Victoria; probably given as a gift to Countess Henckel von Donnersmarck (1826-1904) and thence by descent.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.