Catalan

Catalan processional cross, circa 1380.  Photo Bernard De Leye Silver and silver gilt. H. 45.2 x W. 36.5 cm This rare model of Latin cross is typical of Catalan silverwork dating from the second half of the 14th century. Its characteristics are the square at the centre of the cross and the arms with quatrefoil medallions and fleur-de-lis tips. The symbols of the evangelists, each bearing a scroll, can be found on the reverse sides of the quatrefoils: the eagle of St John (SUAN) is positioned on top, the lion of St Mark... [Lire la suite]

A late 19th century diamond necklace, circa 1870. photo Bonhams Designed as a single line of old brilliant-cut diamonds suspending a fringe of graduated old brilliant-cut diamond drops to pinched collet settings, mounted in silver and gold, diamonds approximately 20.30 carats total, length 38.4cm..Sold for £26,400 A Georgian diamond star brooch, circa 1800. photo Bonhams Of double starburst formation, the central star mounted en tremblant and set centrally with a cushion-shaped diamond within a surround of old... [Lire la suite]