An 18k gold and sardine tin brooch

An 18k gold and sardine tin brooch One of a kind piece made from part of a rusty sardine tin with studded partially mobile appliques set with five sapphire and ruby cabochons (including one star ruby and one star sapphire) in various colours, seven rose-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds, one opal, one triangle-cut citrine, gold and platinum rods. In a black velvet case marked "Falko Marx". Incised signature "Köln Falko Marx 98" and fineness 750. The back of the studs painted with lacquer, the pin slightly bent. 3.7 x 5.6 cm. Weight 15.8 g. Falko Marx, Cologne 1998.

Category

Jewellery

Location

Köln

Dimensions

3.7 × 5.6 cm · weight 15.8 g