donderdag 19 oktober 2023

Jewels: Diamond Bow Brooch

At Queen Elizabeth II's lying-in-state, Queen Mathilde wore this impressive and utterly gorgeous antique brooch for the first time. It's an early 20th century diamond bow in rococo style.

Look here for a close up of the belle epoque piece: https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6231964



What can we tell about its provenance?

It was sold at auction on 12 November 2019 at Christie's Switzerland for CHF 18,750.

"Property of a Lady".
BELLE EPOQUE DIAMOND BOW BROOCH
Old and rose-cut diamonds, platinum, 1910s, 9.8 cm

Mathilde has also worn the brooch as a hair ornament.


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