Vienna 1900: An Imperial and Royal Collection

Vienna 1900: An Imperial and Royal Collection

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From the Collection of Ferdinand I, Tsar of Bulgaria (1861-1948)

Set of natural pearl dress studs, circa 1893 and two tie pins, late 19th century

Auction Closed

November 7, 12:14 PM GMT

Estimate

1,400 - 2,200 CHF

Lot Details

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From the Collection of Ferdinand I, Tsar of Bulgaria (1861-1948)


Set of natural pearl dress studs, circa 1893 and two tie pins, late 19th century


Comprising: a set of three dress studs each set with a roundish natural pearl measuring approximately 8.10 - 8.40mm, 8.25 - 8.60mm and 7.60 - 8.30mm respectively, maker's marks, fitted case; a tie pin designed as a clover set with seed pearls, enhanced with circular-cut and rose diamonds, Austrian maker's and assay marks for gold; and a tie pin set with a seed pearl.


Accompanied by SSEF report no. 131270, stating that the three pearls on the dress studs were found to be natural, saltwater.

Infanta Luisa Fernanda of Spain, Duchess of Montpensier (1832-1897)

Ferdinand I, Tsar of Bulgaria (1861-1948)

The set of three natural pearl dress studs was given by Infanta Luisa Fernanda of Spain, Duchess of Montpensier (1832-1897) to Ferdinand I, Tsar of Bulgaria as a wedding gift in 1893.