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From the Collection of Isabella, Duchess of Württemberg, Princess of Saxony (1871-1904)

Köchert

Impressive ruby and diamond tiara, circa 1896

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November 7, 12:14 PM GMT

Estimate

180,000 - 350,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

From the Collection of Duchess Isabella of Württemberg, Princess of Saxony (1871-1904)

Impressive ruby and diamond tiara, Köchert, circa 1896

Of bow and ribbon design, set with oval and cushion-shaped rubies, set throughout with cushion-shaped and circular-cut diamonds, inner circumference approximately 260mm, unsigned, three bow-shaped motifs and four arches detachable, screwdriver, additional fittings for wear as a circlet, hairpin fittings in a case stamped Köchert.

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 131222, stating that the rubies are of Burmese origin, with no indications of heating.

Duchess Isabella of Württemberg, Princess of Saxony (1871-1904)

Albrecht Eugen, Duke of Württemberg (1895-1954)

Cf.: Irmgard von Hauser Köchert, Köchert - Imperial Jewellers in Vienna, Firenze, 1990, p.161, for the original design.

This tiara was part of the estate of Isabella, Duchess of Württemberg (1871-1904). In 1894, she married Prince Johann George of Saxony (1869-1938). Upon her untimely death in 1904, her ruby and diamond tiara by Köchert was bequeathed to her nephew Albrecht Eugen, Duke of Württemberg (1895-1954).