E. PALTSCHO, AUSTRIAN, ANTIQUE, HARDSTONE AND DIAMOND THISTLE BROOCH
Sale 1255 - Important Jewelry
Dec 6, 2023
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$1,500 -
$2,500
Sold for $3,465
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
E. PALTSCHO, AUSTRIAN, ANTIQUE, HARDSTONE AND DIAMOND THISTLE BROOCH
Consisting of carved green hardstone leaves and rock
crystal flower with stem containing 26 old European and
rose cut diamonds. Mounted in silver-topped 14 karat gold. 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 inches.
Stamp: (maker's mark)(Austrian hallmarks).
Engraved: E. PALTSCHO, WIEN, I.
Gross weight: 13.60 dwt.
crystal flower with stem containing 26 old European and
rose cut diamonds. Mounted in silver-topped 14 karat gold. 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 inches.
Stamp: (maker's mark)(Austrian hallmarks).
Engraved: E. PALTSCHO, WIEN, I.
Gross weight: 13.60 dwt.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from the Antique Jewelry Collection of Lee Katz
Condition Report
Measurements: The brooch measures approximately 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 inches.
Overall Condition: Crack in one of the leaves. The other leaf is loose in its mounting. Scratching and discoloration to the gold.
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