FONSEQUE ET OLIVE
Front Reverse

FONSEQUE ET OLIVE
An Impressive Belle Epoque Brooch

Gold & silver, with large central blister pearl, plique-a-jour enamel rose diamonds  & emerald drop
Marks: French assay mark & 'FO' monogram
Length: 9cm (3.5 in)  Width: 5.25cm (2 in)
French. Circa 1905
The brooch fitting is a later addition
Fitted case

Literature: cf. Bijouterie Francais au XIX Siecle,
Henri Vever, Volume 3, Paris 1908, page 529 & 533