Fine turquoise, pearl and seed pearl necklace, circa 1860

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Auction Closed

November 13, 06:32 PM GMT

Estimate

7,000 - 10,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Of lavalière design, composed of a shell accented by pearls supporting articulated tassels, set throughout with cabochon turquoises and half-seed pearls, length approximately 560mm, one small turquoise and three small half-seed pearls deficient, fitted case.

Please note that the pearls have not been tested for natural origin.

Princess Marie of Prussia, Queen of Bavaria (1825-1889)

This necklace belonged to Princess Marie of Prussia, Queen of Bavaria (1825-1889). In 1842, she married the future King Maximilian II Joseph of Bavaria (1811-1864). Marie of Prussia was known for her beauty and as such had her portrait by Joseph Karl Stieler included in the Schönheitengalerie at Schloss Nymphenburg. The couple became King and Queen of Bavaria following the abdication of King Ludwig I (1786-1868) during the 1848 Revolution. Their son, the eccentric Ludwig II (1845-1886) acceded to the throne in 1864.