Lot 46 Dα

A gold and silver diamond-set corsage ornament "en pampille"

Designed as a hanging rose sprig with buds, blossoms, and foliage, suspending cascading tendrils. Set with rose-cut diamonds and 23 large Dutch rose-cut diamonds in foiled settings (of generally fine colour and purity). The large pear-cut diamonds each ca. 10/11 x 7.8/9 mm). The hanging tendrils removable. In the original case. Original brooch fittings and some small droplets missing. Minimal breakages. With later hanging loop. Minor old tin soldered repairs to the reverse. H max. 16 cm. Weight 121 g.
Belgium, ca. 1840/50.