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Art Deco 14ct Gold & Platinum, Sapphire & Diamond Bow Brooch by Pistol & Pulker

418R
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A finely made 14ct white gold Art Deco bow brooch with a platinum top that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with synthetic sapphires and diamonds. It was made by a company called Pistol & Pulker which was run by Franz Pulker and Gustav Pistol. They operated between 1867-1922 in Vienna, Austria. At this time synthetic sapphires were used in a lot of jewellery. In 1902, the French chemist Auguste Verneuil announced a process for producing synthetic ruby crystals. Following this successful process Verneuil focussed his efforts on making synthetic sapphires which he achieved in 1909. Verneuil patented the process of producing synthetic blue sapphires in 1911. They became the rage and were used all over Europe in Art Deco jewels. This bow brooch has been set with a central fifteen point diamond with shaped synthetic sapphires interspersed with rose cut diamonds within millgrained settings. It can be worn on a lapel or a beautiful dress

Item Number
418R
Measurements
Height 1.5cm
Width 3.6cm
Centre diamond 0.15 carats
Diamonds approx total weight 0.90 carats
Sapphires approx total weight 0.36 carats
Date & Origin
Provenance
Austrian
Hallmarks

Austrian hallmark for Vienna
'585' for 14ct gold
Maker's mark 'PxP' for Pistol & Pulker on the pin

Condition
Very Good
Discovered
4 years ago
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