Lot 54
  • 54

RUBY, ROCK CRYSTAL AND DIAMOND PARASOL HANDLE AND AN AMETHYST, ROCK CRYSTAL AND DIAMOND PERFUME BOTTLE, CIRCA 1900

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 CHF
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Description

The parasol handle composed of rock crystal, the top pavé-set with circular-cut rubies and rose diamonds, measuring approximately 52 x 22 x 15mm, one small diamond deficient, the perfume bottle of carved rock crystal set at the top with a trefoil shaped amethyst, within a rose diamond frame, measuring approximately 68 x 18 x 16mm.

Provenance

The parasol handle was given by Ernest de Ligne, Prince de Ligne, Prince d’Amblise et Epinoy (1857-1937) to Archduchess Marie-Anne of Austria (1882-1940) and Prince Elie de Bourbon- Parme(1880-1959) on the occasion of their wedding in 1903. ''Un manche d'ombrelle, cristal de roche, sur le haut orné de rubis et diamants. Cadeau de mariage du Prince de Ligue.''

[A parasol handle, rock crystal, at the top set with rubies and diamonds. Wedding gift from Prince de Ligue.]

Excerpt from the inventory of Archduchess Marie Anne of Austria, Princess Elie de Bourbon Parme

Condition

The parasol handle was given by Ernest de Ligne, Prince de Ligne, Prince d'Amblise et Epinoy (1857-1937) to Archduchess Marie-Anne of Austria (1882-1940) and Prince Elie de Bourbon- Parme(1880-1959) on the occasion of their wedding in 1903. ''Un manche d'ombrelle, cristal de roche, sur le haut orné de rubis et diamants. Cadeau de mariage du Prince de Ligue.'' [A parasol handle, rock crystal, at the top set with rubies and diamonds. Wedding gift from Prince de Ligue.] Excerpt from the inventory of Archduchess Marie Anne of Austria, Princess Elie de Bourbon Parme Rock crystal with some scratches, the perfume bottle slightly milky appearance. Amethyst in good condition, minor abrasions. Rubies well matched in colour, pinkish red of medium strong saturation, minor abrasions. Diamonds bright and lively. Scratches and tarnish to the metal consistent with normal use. Please note that the handle is broken off an umbrella. Total gross weight approximately 84 grams.
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