Antique Art Nouveau Louis Rault Silver Brooch

Antique Art Nouveau Louis Rault Silver BroochAntique Art Nouveau Louis Rault silver brooch, featuring a Greek or Roman lady wearing a crown with a peacock to her left and the makers signature LR to her right. SOTHEBY'S CATALOGUE NOTE Although the work of Louis Rault (1847 1903) is not widely known, he was regarded by Vever as "one of the most distinguished chasers of the period, and perhaps the greatest ever". The son of a shoemaker, Rault , who was largely self taught, began his apprenticeship

this piece is in good vintage condition

CONDITION Good - The piece has been repaired at the top of the enamel

The hands represent friendship

Garnets were a very popular stone in the Victorian era because of their darker colour and the association with mourning jewellery

The discolouration is very small and does not distract from the earring

Vintage 1930s 'Wedding Cake' Venetian Murano glass necklace

set in silver tone metal

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The coin features King George VI on the front and a rose with the St George flag on the back

Excellent vintage condition

crystal beads and blown Murano glass

7cms at the widest point