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Gold and gem set cat brooch by Edmond-Henri Becker (French 1871-1971) A superb 18 carat gold and gem brooch of three kittens framed in a garland of Baroque leaves peering upon an absconding mouse, sculptured by Edmond-Henri Becker (French 1871-1971). The cats eyes inlaid with Demantoid Garnets. The reverse equally carved and incised in great detail. The pin bears two assay marks one being the lion of Louis Aucoc (1850-1932). In 1908 he exhibited another gold sculptured brooch of three kittens at the prestigious 'Paris Salon'. Edmond-Henri Becker was commissioned by such famous firms as Louis Aucoc fils (1850-1932) and the prestigious house of Frederic Boucheron. See 'La Bijouterie Francaise au XIXe Siecle' by Henri Vever, page 904, for an item of jewellery by Louis Aucoc sculptured by Becker 1899.
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Artist: Henri Becker Edmond |
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Diamond Fox Brooch William Essex (English, 1784-1869) Enamel platinum, diamond and pearl set brooch of a fox mask by William Essex. The enamel mounted in beaded and rope designed mount.
Most likely the enamel the work of William Essex. The platinum, diamond and pearl setting American, circa 1905.
Typically portray by Essex from the painting of the fox mask by Abraham Cooper.
"The Royal Collection" today holds a substantial number of enamels by William Essex.
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Sporting |
Artist: William Essex |
Yr: 1865 |
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A ivory carved Labrador type dog, Erbach 18 carat gold brooch An ivory carved "Black Forest" depicting three Labrador type dogs, 18 carat gold set brooch. Assayed “OR 750†and marked “LBâ€.
Such carvings were from German workshop of the Graf von Erbach-Erbach in Odenwald, and the Kehrer family at Erbach, Ernst (working 1830-40) and his son Edouard (1812-63). They were made from around 1830 to 1860.
German, circa 1850.
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Labrador |
Artist: Ernst Kehrer |
Yr: 1850 |
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