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    Art Nouveau Diamond, Demantoid Garnet, Plique-à-Jour Enamel, Platinum-Topped Gold Brooch, August Wilhelm Holström, Fabergé Wor...

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    Art Nouveau Diamond, Demantoid Garnet, Plique-à-Jour Enamel, Platinum-Topped Gold Brooch, August Wilhelm Holström, Fabergé Workmaster
    The brooch features a European-cut diamond measuring 6.30 x 6.20 x 3.80 mm and weighing approximately 0.95 carat, enhanced by oval-shaped demantoid garnets weighing a total of approximately 1.65 carats, accented by plique-à-jour enamel in shades of green and lavender, further accented by native-cut diamonds, set in platinum-topped 14k gold, completed by a pinstem and "C" catch on the reverse. Marked AH for August Wilhelm Holström, Fabergé workmaster, Russian Hallmarks. Gross weight 12.70 grams.
    Dimensions: 1-3/4 inches x 1-1/2 inches

    August Wilhelm Holström (1829 - 1903)
    Born in Helsinki, Finland and apprenticed in St. Petersburg, Russia as both a silver and goldsmith. He was a senior member and head jeweler of Fabergé's workshop.

    Condition Report*: Designer: August Wilhelm Holström
    Diamond Average Color: J-K-L
    Diamond Average Clarity: I
    Diamond Shapes: European-cut, Native-cut
    Diamond Count: 26 - 50
    Gem Type: Demantoid Garnet
    Gem Average Clarity: Good
    Gem Shape: Oval-shaped
    Gem Count: 1 - 25
    Overall Condition: Very Good
    Notes: A beautifully detailed brooch by one of Fabergé's elite workmasters.
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    Auction Info

    Auction Dates
    December, 2011
    5th-6th Monday-Tuesday
    Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
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