Lot 20
Maison Fonsèque & Olive (attributed) - an Art Nouveau gold, silver diamond and glass brooch....
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Lot 20
Maison Fonsèque & Olive (attributed) - an Art Nouveau gold, silver diamond and glass grape brooch.
Lot 20
Lot Description
Maison Fonsèque & Olive (attributed) - an Art Nouveau gold, silver diamond and glass brooch. Designed as four green glass grapes, suspended from a textured branch encircling a rose-cut diamond branch. French assay marks. Length 4.5cms. Weight 14.5gms.
A similar example can be found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, reference M.88-2007.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Overall condition good. Some surface scratches/wear in keeping with general age and wear.
<li>Diamonds well matched.
<li>Individual size and setting of rose-cut diamonds prevents accurate weight, colour and clarity assessment.<p>
<li>Glass spheres appear to be in overall good condition, with a few very minor chips.
<li>Appears to be stamped 'DESSIN', partially indistinct.
<li>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers for coloured gemstones.<p>
<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.<p>
<li>For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Randall at ben@fellows.co.uk<p>
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