A diamond and paste "Vlaams hart" pendant, Netherlands, 19th century
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October 14, 05:38 PM GMT
Estimate
1,500 - 3,000 EUR
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A diamond and paste "Vlaams hart" pendant, Netherlands, 19th century
diamond, paste, silver, metal.
Designed as an open work heart set with red back foiled paste, highlighted with rose diamonds, exempted for silver, gross weight 23.44 grams.
2.16 x 1.57 in. ; 55 x 40 mm
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Un pendentif "Vlaams hart" diamant et pâte de verre, Pays-Bas, 19e siècle
2.16 x 1.57 in. ; 55 x 40 mm
Sold Pierre Bergé & Associés, 20 May 2008, lot 150
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Vendu Pierre Bergé & Associés, 20 mai 2008, lot 150
The so-called 'Vlaams hart', Dutch for 'Flemish heart', is one of the most wide spread piece of regional jewelry. These hearts were usually made in gold backed silver set with diamonds and paste and hanging under a crowning.