A FINE BELLE EPOQUE BROOCH

Description:

SALE ROOM NOTICE Paris ca. 1900 (prior 1904) Maison Plisson et Hartz ATTRIBUTED
ca. 4,7 x 5,7 cm
750/000 yellow gold tested, set in the centre with a light green emerald ca. 19-20,0ct as well as a small emerald pampel and ca. 55 diamond roses ca. 0,20ct W/P. Weight 30,3g
Rhenish private collection
The Parisian goldsmiths Plisson et Hartz were among the most exquisite jewellers in the city at the end of the 19th century. In 1872, Plisson founded the company together with his partner Bottentuit. From 1886 onwards, Plisson was the sole owner of the company, before Hartz became a new partner in 1898. Hartz quickly became the creative mind behind the sometimes famous designs. When Plisson died in 1904, Hartz renamed the company Hartz et Cie.