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Antique 18th/19th Century Rose-Cut Diamonds Devant de Corsage Silver Portuguese

About the Item

Antique Late 18th / 19th Century rose-cut diamond devant de corsage or stomacher in closed-back silver, Portugal. This Portuguese jewel is composed by a main ribbon-tied bow openwork plaque with garland, floral, foliate and scrolled motifs, suspending four smaller drops and a larger one articulated to the center which, in turn, suspends three similarly-designed smaller drops. This jewel is step-down collet-set throughout with circular and elongated rose-cut diamonds. Stomachers (or Devants de Corsage) are a kind of bodice ornament which can be seen as oversized brooches made in several articulated sections to allow the wearer freedom of movement. The most fascinating are a mixture of diamonds in the shapes of flowers, foliage, ribbons and bow-knots cascading into an ever-narrowing V-shape, such as the present example here available for sale. Genuine and original 19th stomachers of this size, style and design are exceedingly rare and highly collectible. Most of these treasures now belong to museums and the most important private collections, out of reach to the general public. Dimensions: 11.0 x 7.4 cm. Gross Weight: 63.29g (68.10g with brooch fitting). For similar or equivalent 18th and 19th century jewelry, see d'Orey, Leonor, "Five Centuries of Jewellery", permanent exhibition of the National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon, Zwemmer Publishers Limited, 1995. For similar or equivalent Portuguese 18th and 19th century jewelry, see “Oceanos - Ourivesaria Luso-Brasileira do Ciclo do Ouro e dos Diamantes N.43", Lisbon, Comissão Nacional para as Comemorações dos Descobrimentos Portugueses, 2000. For similar or equivalent Portuguese 18th and 19th century jewelry, see de Vasconcelos e Sousa, D. Gonçalo, "Reais Jóias no Norte de Portugal", permanent exhibition of Palácio da Bolsa, Oporto, Artes Gráficas – Lello & Irmão, November 1995, ALGUMAS PEÇAS PRESENTES NA EXPOSIÇÃO section. For similar or equivalent Iberian and French Georgian and Victorian jewelry, see Dawnes, Ginny Redington and Collings, Olivia, "Georgian Jewellery", ACC Art Books, Suffolk, 2018. For similar or equivalent Portuguese 18th and 19th century jewelry, see Scarisbrick, Diana, “The S. J. Phillips Collection of Jewels of Portugal”, London, Sotheby’s, S.J.Phillips, 2017. This item is in good condition, with marks and scratches consistent with general age and wear. Antique, period and vintage pieces, both signed and unsigned, are being offered as worn. Unless otherwise stated, all weights and quality factors have been graded as mounting permitted and using classic gemology and standard gemological equipment and might slightly differ from the assessments provided by other gemologists. Assessments related to period of manufacture or geographic origin of gemstones are expert opinions and may differ from the assessments provided by other professionals. Colors in the pictures/videos might slightly differ from the colors in real life. When certificated stones are being offered, the certificate or report will be mentioned. For additional information or clarification, please get in touch and our in-house team of expert GIA Graduate Gemologists and Registered Appraisers/Valuers will be happy to help. Upon request, every item sold by Espadim 1985 will be accompanied by a complimentary valuation, which you can use for insurance, authenticity and reference and safekeeping purposes; this will contain a detailed description, technical information and photographic records of the item.

Metal:

Silver

Stone:

Diamond

Stone Cut:

Rose Cut

Weight:

68.1 g

Dimensions:

Width: 2.92 in (74 mm)Length: 4.34 in (110 mm)

Style:

Georgian

Place of Origin:

Portugal

Period:

Late 18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

18th / 19th Century

Condition:

Additions or alterations made to the original: Includes a later-added (and removable) pin and C-shape clasp brooch fitting. Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Lisbon, PT

Reference Number:

Seller: 307/22D1stDibs: LU2150217788972

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