Une Pléiade de Maîtres-Joailliers 1780-1930

Chaumet.   23 half-tone plates, decorative head- and tailpieces Paris, Chaumet,  1930  Of 1,205 copies, this is one of 1,200 on papier vélin, printed in red and black  4to Original stiff cream wrapper with gilt initials centrally centrally stamped on front cover, uncut Wrappers lightly soiled with chipped and torn (away) protective tissue guard (slightly darkened where unprotected), nevertheless an attractive copy  Founded in 1780 by Marie-Etienne Nitot, French luxury brand Chaumet was the very first jewellery house to establish itself on the legendary Place Vendôme in 1812. Since its beginnings, it has been synonymous with exceptional craftsmanship, incredible gemstones, glistening tiaras, and aristocratic connections, and it is still extant today. 

Price: £220