From the Collection of Archduchess Margarete Sophie of Austria, Duchess of Württemberg (1870-1902)
Micromosaic, onyx and enamel brooch and a gold safety pin, late 19th century
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November 7, 12:14 PM GMT
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1,000 - 1,400 CHF
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From the Collection of Archduchess Margarete Sophie of Austria, Duchess of Württemberg (1870-1902)
Micromosaic, onyx and enamel brooch and a gold safety pin, late 19th century
Comprising: a brooch decorated with a micromosaic depicting a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel on onyx, within a border of scroll design embellished with white enamel; and a polished gold safety pin, fitted case.
Archduchess Margarete Sophie of Austria, Duchess of Württemberg (1870-1902)
Maria Amalia, Duchess of Württemberg (1897-1923)
Albrecht Eugen, Duke of Württemberg (1895-1954)
The gold safety pin belonged to Archduchess Margarete Sophie of Austria, Duchess of Württemberg (1870-1902). In 1913 her husband Albrecht, Duke and Crown Prince of Württemberg bequeathed it to their daughter Maria Amalia, Duchess of Württemberg (1897-1923). In turn her brother Albrecht Eugen, Duke of Württemberg (1895-1954) inherited it upon her untimely death in 1923.