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These pieces are often very rare and precious and typically have a lot of history associated with them because of their age.

Art Nouveau (French for New Style) is an international movement and style of art, architecture and applied art - especially the decorative arts - that peaked in popularity at the turn of the 20th century (1890–1905).

Details:

  • Condition: Excellent condition
  • Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin
  • Style: A description published in Pan magazine of Hermann Obrist's wall-hanging Cyclamen (1894) described it as "sudden violent curves generated by the crack of a whip", which became well known during the early spread of Art Nouveau
  • Period: ca. 1900
  • Material: Silver on top and backed with 18K red gold (see explanation on silver on gold)
  • Diamonds: 41 rose cut diamonds and senailles . A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets
  • Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April
  • Hallmarks: No trace
  • Dimensions: width 4,60 cm (1,81 inch), height 4,66 cm (1,83 inch)
  • Weight: 10,60 gram (6,82 dwt)
  • Reference Nº: 15166-0137
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Item #P75711

  • In condition as donated.
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