enamel

Attributed to Georg Siebenburgen (German, died 1617) (Jeweler) & Palatine Miklos Esterhazy (Hungarian), Esterhazy Marriage Collar, ca. 1611, Augsburg, Germany. Gold, enamel, rubies, emeralds, pearls, sapphires, stones, other gems or colored glass. L: 18 in. (45.7 cm). The Walters Art Museum This elegant, jeweled wedding collar (incomplete) was reputedly worn by the scion of a powerful Hungarian noble family allied with the Habsburgs, Palatine Miklos Esterhazy, at his wedding in 1611. The design evokes a... [Lire la suite]

Brooch of an African, German, ca. 1680-1720, silver, enamel, lacquer, pearl. H: 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm). The Walters Art Museum This enameled brooch is made in the shape of a manacled, kneeling African in rich attire. The casualness of the insensitivity is breath taking today, but it was consistent with 17th-century views on the inevitability of hierarchy as a reflection of natural law; every creature and thing had its God-given place. Slavery was an accepted institution throughout the Muslim and Christian world.

Jade, coral, mother-of-pearl, enamel and diamond compact, Cartier, circa 1925. Photo Sotheby's Of rectangular form, set with two bevelled jadeite panels, the sides decorated with mother-of-pearl engraved with a mosaic pattern, to a border of coral and black enamel highlighted with rose-cut diamonds, opening to reveal a powder compartment and a mirror, signed Cartier, Paris, London, New York, Made in France and numbered, French assay marks, fitted case. measurements approximately 90 x 62 x... [Lire la suite]

A pair of Art Deco onyx, enamel and diamond jabot pins. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013 Each detachable clip of shield shape, pavé-set with diamonds, enhanced with black enamel scalloped motifs and cabochon onyxes, the pin with enamel and diamond terminal, circa 1925, 9.0 cm (3.0 cm for the clips only). Estimate CHF18,000 – CHF25,000 Christie's. MAGNIFICENT JEWELS. 15 May 2013. Geneva

18 Karat Gold, Lacque Burgauté, Enamel, Mother-of-Pearl, Jade and Diamond Vanity Case, Cartier, France - Sotheby's The front and reverse set with two rectangular lacque burgauté panels depicting Chinoiserie garden scenes illustrating a scholar and his apprentice, decorated with a carved jade tablet and small rose-cut diamonds, bordered by red enamel, the edges heightened in black enamel applied in a geometric motif, the interior fitted with a mirror and two compartments, measuring approximately 3 by 2... [Lire la suite]

18 Karat Gold, Enamel, Pink Sapphire, Natural Pearl and Diamond Pendant-Necklace, Lucien Gautrait, Maison Gariod, France - Sotheby's The pendant depicting a maiden with outstretched arms, within a frame of foliate design set with a pink sapphire weighing approximately 1.35 carats, suspending a natural pearl drop measuring approximately 9.4 by 7.8 mm, topped by two old European and rose-cut diamonds, highlighted throughout with enamel of green, white and yellow hues, chain length 20 inches, the chain with French assay... [Lire la suite]

Rock crystal, enamel and diamond desk clock, circa 1920 - Sotheby's. The circular dial applied with guilloché light blue enamel, the bezel applied with Roman numerals and monochrome enamel, set within a rock crystal frame, highlighted with rose diamonds, signed Cartier, diameter measuring approximately 83mm, fitted case stamped Cartier. Movement not in working condition, later crown. Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000 GBP LITERATURE: Cf: Jader Barracca, Giampiero Negretti and Franco Nencini, " Le Temps de Cartier", Wrist... [Lire la suite]

Coral, jade, enamel and diamond brooch, 1920s - Sotheby's. The rectangular plaque decorated with circular- and single-cut diamonds, enhanced with buff-top coral and jade accents, set between a pair of black and red enamel baton and annular terminals, signed Boucheron, Paris to brooch pin, French assay and maker's marks. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,000 GBP Sotheby's. Jewels. London | 11 Apr 2013 www.sothebys.com

A silver and enamel tea for two set, 19th century. Photo courtesy Bonhams Formed in a Chinese taste, the teapot cover and small spout cover with enamel details on a pair of chains, the twin swing handles with ruyi head enamel terminals, the vessel with key pattern, foliate and ruyi head borders around a band of diaper work placed with overlapping roundels featuring enamel details of birds amidst flowers, the cups similar but with abstract design roundels, tea pot 12cm high, weight 31oz. Sold for £20,000 ... [Lire la suite]

Art Deco Nephrite, Silver, Enamel and Diamond Desk Clock, Cartier, Paris. Photo Doyle The square-shaped nephrite clock with Japonais corners, centering a circular gold-tone dial applied with sunburst radial engine-turned decoration, with black Roman numerals and railroad minute track, with fancy-shaped rose-cut diamond-set platinum hands, encircled by a gold-plated silver and silver bezel quartered by white enamel bands, topped by gold and white enamel attachments for a handle, key wind and key set, dial signed... [Lire la suite]