-BAILEY BANKS & BIDDLE 1925 Art Deco jardinière Brooch Platinum Diamonds And Onyx
Art deco jardinière brooch designed by Bailey Banks & Biddle.
An exquisite jardinière pendant-brooch created by Bailey Banks & Biddle, during the glorious American art deco period, circa 1925. This amazing piece scream art deco with its old European cut diamonds, carved color gemstones, the millegrain etchings and the classic jardinière elegant design. The quality of this brooch is breathtaking and was carefully crafted with impeccable attention to details in solid .900/.999 platinum and .100/.999 iridium. It is fitted at the reverse with an horizontal hinged bar with a security mechanical lock to wear as a brooch and a retractable ring to wear in a chain.
The brooch is embellished with an outstanding selection of earth mined natural gemstones such: white colorless diamonds, black onyx, green chrysoprase and yellow agates. The settings are finished with the difficult technique of millegrain. The brooch remain in excellent physical condition with absolutely no replacement of any gemstones.
Diamonds: Mount in millegrain French settings, with 17 Old European round cut diamonds, 0.34 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity
Onyx: Mount in a box setting, with 1 fancy cut of black onyx with beveled borders.
Chrysoprase and Agates: Mounted in bar settings, with 4 green chrysoprase and 5 yellow agates. All carved with organic motifs.
Weight: 9.04 Grams, (6.02 Dwt).
Measures: 36 mm by 20 mm (1.42 x 0.79 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark inside two circled cartouche, the mark for the assay of the platinum and signed, "BB&B IRID-PLAT".
Bailey Banks & Biddle
Bailey Banks & Biddle is an American jewelry firm that formed in 1832 and quickly became a recognized leader in jewelry fashion. The firm developed a reputation for offering high quality, well-designed jewelry as evidenced by its commissions to design the first 40,000 Purple Hearts for the United States military as well as to create the Naval Academy and West Point class rings. Bailey Biddle & Banks, was originally known as Bailey & Kitchen. Was founded at 136 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, on September 20, 1832, by Joseph Trowbridge Bailey and Andrew B. Kitchen. This makes Bailey Banks & Biddle the Oldest Nationwide Jeweler in America and quickly became a recognized leader in the jewelry fashion. By the late 19th century, the firm’s reputation was solidified as one of the country’s leading jewelers and go-to source for all manner of fine things. The partnership was dissolved in November 1846. It was reformed with new partners as Bailey & Co. in 1841, and on March 1, 1878, again re-established as Bailey Banks & Biddle. From about 1852-1862, the company made its own silver; they were principally supplied by Taylor and Lawrie before 1852, and from about 1862-1870, by George B. Sharp. After 1870, they resold silver from a variety of manufacturers.
Millegrain
This is a difficult jewelry technique which refers to the textural effect of a close-set line of metal beads that are typically used as a border on the edges or bezels of jewelry.
Collateral: This pendant brooch is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this brooch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the platinum and the 27 gemstones are secured in their settings. The hinged pin bar is working perfectly. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: P062324ENMR/.2711
