-Austrian Hungarian 1910 Buddha Pendant Sautoir In Gilded Sterling With Turquoises
An Austrian-Hungarian orientalism pendant sautoir with turquoises.
This beautiful and extraordinary pendant necklace-sautoir is one of the best example we have ever seen of Austrian-Hungarian empire jewelry. It was crafted in the turn of the century circa 1900-1910, with orientalism patterns in solid silver with remains of the original 18 karats gilding. This piece is very rare and unusual, because the motifs and the exuberant large size. It is extremely well realized and is richly decorated, displaying in the center an enthroned seated Buddha, which is surrounded by three-hundred-forty natural gemstones. The pendant hang from an oval ring and is displayed in a station chain with same motifs. It is fitted with a security concealed push lock.
Turquoises: Mounted in bezel settings, with 31 mixed cabochon cuts carved from natural greenish-blue turquoises with a combined weight of about 42 carats.
Turquoise: Mount in the center with, 1 turquoise carved in the shape of a seated Buddha with a weight of about 55 carats.
Pearls: Mounted in wired settings, with 266 natural white seed pearls of 1 mm.
Rubies: Mounted in bezel settings, with 42 red rubies of different shapes and cuts with an estimate total weight of 2.15 carats.
Birthstone: Turquoises, for the month of December.
Weight: 110.75 Grams, (71.3 Dwt).
Lenght: The lenght is 26 Inches (66 Cm).
Measurements: The main pendant is 63 mm by 121 mm (2.48 x 4.75 Inches).
Hallmarks: No marks as usual and electronically tested for the silver.
History
The Austro-Hungarian Empire was created in 1867 out of the Austrian Empire and the Kingdom of Hungary. It was to last until 1918. It was the second largest European country after Russia and was an important technological adopter. Increasing industrialization saw a growth in a middle class based in the cities. There was a demand for jewellery and jewelers looked back in history for inspiration. One source of inspiration was the Renaissance and one 16th century artist who was particularly influential was Hans Holbein. Jewelers in these two countries produced ornate pieces of jewelry in the form of large pendants covered with enamel, often white enamel decorated with black dots, coloured gemstones and pearls set in gold, silver or silver gilt. Some of these pieces are hallmarked, many are not. The quality can vary a lot but always easy to be identified..
Austria-Hungary Empire
This is often referred to as the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was a constitutional dual monarchy and great power in Central Europe between 1867 and 1918. It was formed with the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867 in the aftermath of the Austro-Prussian War and was dissolved shortly after its defeat in the First World War. Austria-Hungary was ruled by the House of Habsburg and constituted the last phase in the constitutional evolution of the Habsburg monarchy. It was a multinational state and one of Europe's major powers at the time. Austria-Hungary was geographically the second-largest country in Europe after the Russian Empire.
Collateral: This necklace is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this necklace is very good. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N030624SENM/3.194
