Jewellery by Design: The Collection of Dr Anne Shannon, An Academic Eye - 31st October 2018
Lot 272
A mid 19th century silver and enamel Renaissance Revival brooch by Froment-Meurice
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £2200
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Description
A mid 19th century silver and enamel Renaissance Revival brooch by Froment-Meurice, designed as a standing figure 'Harmonie' playing a cello flanked by two cherubs, the silver frame decorated with green guilloche enamel leaves, scrolls and birds of paradise, pearl finials and pendant drops, rubbed signature to reverse, French control marks, original fitted case
For a similar brooch see VEVER, H., Le Bijouterie Francaise au XIXe siècle (1800-1900) Vol I - Consulat, Empire, Restauration, Louis-Philippe, p. 158
Accompanied by original purchase receipt from Didier Antiques, London dated 17th June 1999