ELIZABETH BONTE - An early Twentieth century carved horn necklace
£380
Auction: Jewellery & Silver
Description
the centre front carved horn modelled as a bee resting on a leaf in an openwork border, to a silk cord featuring four carved horn disks and two glass bead spacers, signed to the rear
Dimensions
Central panel 6cm diameter
Footnote
Elizabeth Bonte' was a French designer and maker who specialized in decorative horn jewellery, especially pendants. Her workshops were merged with her rival, George Pierre, and they worked together in the Art Nouveau style until the mid 30s