THOMAS BONIFACE FONTANA et Cie - Lot 163

THOMAS BONIFACE FONTANA et Cie Necklace in 18K yellow gold 750‰, composed of column link chains, adorned with black enameled motifs, in its center stars set with rose-cut diamonds pampille black enameled ferrets. Ratchet clasp, the box adorned with a dahlia motif set with a rose-cut diamond. Length: 38.50 cm Gross weight: 36 g (Minor enamel chips) In a velvet and satin presentation case, signed T. Fontana & Cie Palais Royal 93 & 94 près la rotonde, Paris. Worn case. The necklace is not hallmarked, but we know of similar necklaces made by Thomas Boniface Fontana and his nephews around 1861-1871, when they were associated. "Dictionnaire des joailliers, bijoutiers et orfèvres en France de 1850 à nos jours", edited by Remi VERLET. Edition Gallimard- L'École des arts Joailliers, 2022, pages 903 and 904.