A Royal Bavarian rock crystal and diamond presentation brooch - image-1

Lot 18 Dα

A Royal Bavarian rock crystal and diamond presentation brooch

Auction 1130 - overview Cologne
16.05.2019, 16:00 - Jewellery
Estimate: 1.500 € - 2.000 €
Result: 1.860 € (incl. premium)

A Royal Bavarian rock crystal and diamond presentation brooch

14k gold capsule, the central rock crystal cabochon applied with a conjoined LR monogram set with old-cut diamonds (in total ca. 0.50 ct) framed by blue and white enamel stripes and a ring of Oriental pearls. The reverse with a silk lined locket. Suspended from a hinged hanging loop. Minor wear to the edges of the enamel. 3.2 x 2.7 cm. Weight 15.29 g.
Circa 1865/70.

Ludwig II (1845 - 1886) ascended the Bavarian throne in 1864. Like the well-known "Ludwigsring" this brooch was also awarded in recognition of service at court.