A Tsar's Treasure: Ferdinand of Bulgaria (1861-1948)
Gold and amethyst watchchain, circa 1900 and a collection of jewels
Auction Closed
November 13, 06:32 PM GMT
Estimate
2,200 - 2,600 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Comprising: a watchchain composed of oblong links set with cabochon amethyst beads, length approximately 1620mm; a pocket watch, the case engraved with a rococo-style pattern, accented by blue, black and white enamel, winding key; a brooch set with a Tuscan gold coin dated to 1836; and a paste-set pendant designed as a Latin cross, unillustrated.
Amethyst watchchain:
Archduchess Marie Therese of Austria-Teschen, Duchess of Württemberg (1845-1927)
Archduchess Maria Immaculata of Austria-Tuscany, Duchess of Württemberg (1878-1968)
Archduchess Marie Therese of Austria-Teschen received the amethyst watchchain as a gift from her husband Philipp, Duke of Württemberg (1838-1917). When she passed away it was inherited by her daughter-in-law Archduchess Maria Immaculata of Austria-Tuscany, Duchess of Württemberg (1878-1968).
The miniature pocket watch belonged to Marie Therese of Austria-Teschen, Duchess of Württemberg (1845-1927) who gifted it to her daughter-in-law Archduchess Maria Immaculata of Austria-Tuscany, Duchess of Württemberg (1878-1968).
The gold coin mounted on the brooch was minted under Grand Duke Leopold II of Tuscany (1797-1870), grandfather of Archduchess Maria Immaculata of Austria-Tuscany, Duchess of Württemberg (1878-1968)
