Napoleon III Enamel Brooch “The Altar of Love” Attr. Auguste PERETTE Historical office accessory featuring three central pearls that

featuring three central pearls that dangle from an intertwined vine and another pearl atop

a very enchanting former owner must have known that this simple ring was destined for greatness when she saw the simplicity of this deco ring and added the top and bottom pearls

carved scarabs are elusive

Materials and Features:

in a sumptuous 15ct yellow gold with sterling top

Napoleon III Enamel Brooch “The Altar of Love” Attr. Auguste PERETTE Historical office accessory featuring three central pearls thatA miniature masterpiece of the mid 19th century French enamel tradition, this brooch in 18ct gold depicts a young woman being led to the altar of love by a joyful Cupid. A crimson mantle sweeps around her shoulders, doves fly above the flaming heart upon the colorful plinth as her wedding crown awaits her arrival in the foreground. The story goes that, though reluctant to submit to love, once she turns her face to the altar to see the flaming heart of