Flower basket brooch-pendant by Fontana
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Flower basket brooch-pendant 1900 - 1905

Fontana

DiamondGoldGemstonePlatinum
ConditionVery good
Price on request

Ans Hemke-Kuilboer Juwelier & Antiquair

  • About the artwork
    An edwardian brooch in the shape of an elegant flower basket with hanging garlands terminating in natural pearls. The front of the piece is in platinum, set with diamonds. The back of the piece is in gold. The brooch can be detached and as such the piece can be worn as a necklace.
    Made by Charles Fontana.
  • About the artist

    Fontana was a famous Parisian jewellery firm. It was founded by Thomas Fontana from Switzerland (1813-1861) in the 1840s, starting with a small workshop in Paris. Due to success and an increasing reputation, the workshop grew larger and was taken over by his nephew Joseph Fontana when Thomas died. Charles Fontana, the son of Thomas, started participating in the firm in 1871, renaming it Ch. Fontana & Cie. in 1896, the firm moved to a larger and more prestigious location at the Rue Royale in Paris, where they kept the quality of the firms jewels high. Their clients were numerous among the Parisian bourgeoisie and they were best known for their gem-set jewellery. In 1882, Joseph Fontana ended the partnership with Charles and established a new firm called Fontana Frères.

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Artwork details

Category
JewelleryPendant
Subject
Flower
Style
Edwardian era (UK 1901-1910)Modern Art (1860s-1970s)
Material & Technique
DiamondGoldGemstonePlatinum
Colour
WhiteSilverTransparent