All jewelry in this catalogue is of exceptional quality and is original to its era. All jewelry, gemstones and gold are guaranteed authentic as described. Any item may be returned promptly (in the same condition as dispatched) for a full refund. We hope that you enjoy this year's selection of antique and estate jewelry. Should a piece of jewelry catch your eye, please call us on our toll-free telephone number. We are only happy to describe the item in more detail.
We are always interested in purchasing fine antique and estate jewelry, silver, and objet d'art. With our ability to sell from Zürich to Hong Kong, we can offer the highest prices possible. All transactions are strictly confidential and are arranged at your convenience.
www.nelsonrarities.com A truly historic auction occurred in May of 1887. The French government ordered the sale of the French crown jewels including the crowns of Louis XV and Napoleon. Charles Lewis Tiffany head of Tiffany & Co. was the largest buyer of these jewels, buying 24 of the 67 lots. Returning to America, Tiffany cleverly publicized and romanticized these French royal purchases, particularly emphasizing the Napoleonic jewels and Napoleon’s re-discovery of Egypt earlier in the century. This started an Egyptian-revival mania in jewelry, silver and architecture. Pictured here is a wonderful example of Egyptian-revival jewelry of the late 1800’s sold by Tiffany & Co and designed by their great jewelry designer G. Paulding Farnham. |
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