WOLFERS: SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BROOCH AND EARCLIP SUITE, CIRCA 1980The bow brooch invisibly-set with calibré-cut sapphires, accented by brilliant-cut diamonds, the earclips of matching design, signed Wolfers, French assay marks, three sapphires in one earring are damaged, lengths: brooch 5.5cm, earclips 1.50cm (2)FootnotesThe Wolfers were a family of German goldsmiths and silversmiths. In 1812, brothers Edouard and Guillaume established the Belgian Court Jewellers, Wolfers Frères, in Brussels. Their brother, Louis (1820-1892) joined them in 1842, expanding the business and taking the helm. His son, Philippe (1858-1929) joined the company in 1875, producing jewellery and silver in the Rococo revivalist style. Working alongside his brothers, Max and Robert, together with their cousin, Albert, Philippe's designs shifted towards naturalism and under his direction during the 1890s, Wolfers became one of Belgium's leading Art Nouveau jewellers. Philippe's son, Marcel (1886-1976) eventually took over and is credited with much of the firm's Art Deco designs. Wolfers continued successfully during the mid-20th century until 1975 when Chaumet established a partnership with the business which would last for over ten years. Successive partners have re-established Wolfers as the leading jewellery brand it is today.
WOLFERS: SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BROOCH AND EARCLIP SUITE, CIRCA 1980The bow brooch invisibly-set with calibré-cut sapphires, accented by brilliant-cut diamonds, the earclips of matching design, signed Wolfers, French assay marks, three sapphires in one earring are damaged, lengths: brooch 5.5cm, earclips 1.50cm (2)FootnotesThe Wolfers were a family of German goldsmiths and silversmiths. In 1812, brothers Edouard and Guillaume established the Belgian Court Jewellers, Wolfers Frères, in Brussels. Their brother, Louis (1820-1892) joined them in 1842, expanding the business and taking the helm. His son, Philippe (1858-1929) joined the company in 1875, producing jewellery and silver in the Rococo revivalist style. Working alongside his brothers, Max and Robert, together with their cousin, Albert, Philippe's designs shifted towards naturalism and under his direction during the 1890s, Wolfers became one of Belgium's leading Art Nouveau jewellers. Philippe's son, Marcel (1886-1976) eventually took over and is credited with much of the firm's Art Deco designs. Wolfers continued successfully during the mid-20th century until 1975 when Chaumet established a partnership with the business which would last for over ten years. Successive partners have re-established Wolfers as the leading jewellery brand it is today.
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