Description

Early 20th Century; An 18K yellow gold (some has silver overlay) vintage flower basket brooch,(some components of which are repurposed antiques) from the mid 1900's. The brooch features a silver overlaid bow on the basket handle containing bead set rose cut diamonds. It also includes: two flowers with bezel set cabochon cut rubies and emeralds, a single flower containing a seed pearl, an enamel flower containing a prong set rose cut diamond, and a silver overlaid thistle style flower containing bezel set rose cut diamonds. Additionally, there are textured gold leaves in multiple areas of the bouquet. Details include: Total Diamond Weight: 0.23 ct Brooch Attributes Weight: 16.00 gms Design: Flower basket Metal content: 18K yellow gold (some has silver overlay) Manufacturing: Hand constructed and assembled Type of pin: Hinged with trombone style locking catch Length/Width: 48.0 / 42 mm Setting: Bezel, post and glue, prong, bead set Condition: Good Hallmark: 750 Trademark: HBG & Herco logo Comments: All hallmarks/trademarks found on the pin mechanism. Emerald (Beryl)Cabochon Attributes Shape: Round Measurements: 2.50 x 2.5 x 1.00 mm (approximate) Weight: 0.04 ct (estimated) Clarity: Type III, Moderately include Transparency: Transparent Color: Medium light green Cut: Fair Polish: Fair. Emerald (Beryl) Melee Attributes Shape and cut: Round faceted Weight: 0.03 to 0.03 ct each Number: 6 Total Weight: 0.18 ct (estimated) Clarity: Type III, Moderately included Transparency: Transparent Color: Medium light green Cut: Fair Polish: Fair Brilliancy: Fair - 30% to 40%. Ruby (Corundum)Cabochon Attributes Shape: Round Measurements: 2.75 x 2.75 x 1.10 mm (approximate) Weight: 0.09 ct (estimated) Clarity: Type II, Moderately included Transparency: Transparent Color: Medium purplish red Cut: Good Polish: Good. Ruby (Corundum) Melee Attributes Shape and cut: Round faceted Weight: 0.05 to 0.05 ct each Number: 6 Total Weight: 0.30 ct (estimated) Clarity: Type II, Moderately included Transparency: Transparent Color: Medium purplish red Cut: Good Polish: Good Brilliancy: Good - 50% to 70%. Diamond Melee Attributes Shape and cut: Rose cut Weight: 0.002 to 0.04 ct each Number of diamonds: 19 Total Weight: 0.23 ct (estimated) Clarity: I1-I2 Color: J-K Cut: Poor to fair Polish: Poor to fair. Seed Pearl Attributes Number: 1 Size: 3.3 mm Shape: Near round Color: Silver with rose overtones Luster: Good Surface: Lightly spotted Nacre quality: Good Matching: Not applicable. Please see photos.

Medium

18K Gold

Date

Early 20th Century

Condition Report

Very Good

Exhibited

Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview

Literature

These flower basket brooches are often referred to as Giardinetti (Italian for "little garden"), a style originating in 18th-century Italy. They were designed to represent a "non-wilting bouquet" of flowers, symbolizing love and fertility. They typically feature a woven or textured 18K yellow gold basket, sometimes embellished with a bow, overflowing with flowers crafted from rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds.

Provenance

Estate Of The Late Nancy Jo Fox Of North Carolina

Notes

Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert

Very Good

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