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A sumptuous traine de corsage by Alphonse Auger

Silver, gold and diamonds

France

Circa 1890

A traine the corsage, diamond set. The piece can be separated in multiple brooches.

Length: 26 cm approx.

description

 Entirely set with diamonds, the trailing stem bearing three fully open flower heads mounted en tremblant with leaves delicately serrated, further flowers depicted as they begin to bloom, while buds are suggested towards the end of the stem.  The jewel is fully articulated and the sections detachable to form separate brooches, with individual fittings.



Contained in its original leather case, the lid satin bearing the firm’s address at Place des Victoires.

Paris, c.1890.