Vienna 1900: An Imperial and Royal Collection
Vienna 1900: An Imperial and Royal Collection
From the Collection of Archduchess Margarete Sophie of Austria, Duchess of Württemberg (1870-1902)
Köchert
Superb ruby and diamond necklace/tiara
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November 7, 12:14 PM GMT
Estimate
110,000 - 160,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
From the Collection of Archduchess Margarete Sophie of Austria, Duchess of Württemberg (1870-1902)
Superb ruby and diamond necklace/tiara, Köchert, circa 1893
Designed as a naturalistic spray of wild roses, the stamen and rose-buds set with cushion-shaped and oval rubies, the leaves pavé-set with cushion-shaped and rose diamonds, inner circumference approximately 350mm, unsigned, maker's mark, flowerheads and pendants detachable, screwdriver, fitting for wear as a tiara, inner circumference approximately 220mm, six brooch fittings and two hairpin fittings, fittings in a fitted case stamped Köchert.
Accompanied by SSEF report no. 131269, stating that the rubies are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating; together with an original design drawing.
Archduchess Margarete Sophie of Austria, Duchess of Württemberg (1870-1902)
Albrecht Eugen, Duke of Württemberg (1895-1954)
This transformable necklace corresponds to the wedding gift which Emperor Franz Joseph purchased at Köchert for his niece Archduchess Margarete Sophie of Austria when she married Albrecht, Duke and Crown Prince of Württemberg in 1893. The necklace was intended to form a suite with the ruby and diamond brooch by Köchert (lot 1071).
When Archduchess Margarete Sophie passed away in 1902, ruby and diamond suite was part of her estate. In 1913, her husband Albrecht, Duke and Crown Prince of Württemberg bequeathed it their son Albrecht Eugen, Duke of Württemberg (1895-1954).