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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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Magnificent Victorian diamond and gem set cat brooch Magnificent Victorian diamond and gem set cat brooch. The cats body densely covered in old cat diamonds, and finely and deeply carved to the edges and tail. Gold backed and silver set. With gold whiskers, nose, old cut emerald eyes, the cat holds a � carat claw set Ceylon sapphire. The bar bears a French eagle's head assay mark. French, circa 1880
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Yr: 1880 |
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Magnificent Victorian diamond and gem set cat brooch Magnificent Victorian diamond and gem set cat brooch. The cat wears a gold set old cut ruby collar, has an old cut emerald eyes, it’s body is densely covered in old cat diamonds Playing with a real ball the paws are finely and deeply carved, as are facial details and the tail. Gold backed and silver set. French, circa 1880.
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Yr: 1880 |
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A 14 carat gold reverse intaglio crystal bracelet of Chow Chows retailed by J E Caldwell. A 14 carat gold reverse intaglio crystal Chow Chow bracelet retailed by J E Caldwell.
The gold bracelet is set with three English made crystals of the Chow Chows 'Chee-Moo', 'Kee-Chee' and 'Dai Silogo'. Their names inscribed to the reverse.
'Chee-Moo' was the famous Chow Chow 'Hildewell Chee-Moo' breed by the famous Mrs. V. A. M. Mannooch, circa 1920.
To the reverse incised 'J.E.C. & Co. 14K'
Most likely a later setting to the crystal, and possibly once from a set of double sided crystal cufflinks.
English / American circa 1920 / 1940.
Reverse intaglio crystals are commonly and erroneously often called Essex Crystals.
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Yr: 1940 |
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A 19th century gold and diamond coaching brooch A very finely worked and well detailed 19th century gold, platinum and 38 old cut matching diamond brooch in the form of a Royal Mail four-in-hand coaching / carriage brooch. The carriage with four wheels, two movable and wearing platinum tyres. The swingle tree acting as a safety clasp. The carriage door is adorned with a heraldic swan. English circa 1890.
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Coaching |
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