Tiaras from Pioté & H. Köchert who became court jewelers to the Austrian imperial family by 1832 having arrived in town from what is now Latvia in 1825. From a current Sotheby’s auction catalog and an old one too.




Historical and important natural pearl and diamond tiara from the collection of Princess Maria Immaculata of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Archduchess of Austria-Tuscany (1844-1899). Openwork garland design, set with drop to slightly baroque drop-shaped natural pearls and set throughout with cushion-shaped and circular-cut diamonds. Screwdriver, brooch and comb fittings for the central element, two hairpin fittings, five detachable central elements and thirteen detachable pearl pendants. Fitted case stamped Köchert. Late 19th c. Made in Vienna, Austria by Köchert. Maker’s marks: Austrian assay marks for gold. Image © 2023 Sotheby’s. Fair use license. via https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2023/vienna-1900-an-imperial-and-royal-collection/historical-and-important-natural-pearl-and-diamond



Ruby and diamond tiara from the collection of Duchess Isabella of Württemberg, Princess of Saxony (1871-1904). Bow and ribbon design, set with oval and cushion-shaped rubies, set throughout with cushion-shaped and circular-cut diamonds. Three bow-shaped motifs and four detachable arches. Screwdriver, additional fittings for wear as a circlet and hairpin fittings. Case stamped Köchert. ca. 1896. Made in Vienna, Austria by Köchert. Image © 2023 Sotheby’s. Fair use license. via https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2023/vienna-1900-an-imperial-and-royal-collection/impressive-ruby-and-diamond-tiara
Diamond tiara of foliate design, pavé- and collet-set with circular-cut diamonds with a detachable central cluster and side motifs. Fitted case stamped Köchert. Given by Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria (1830-1916) to Archduchess Marie Anne of Austria (1882-1940) on the occasion of her wedding to Prince Elie de Bourbon-Parme (1880-1959) in 1903. Made in Vienna, Austria by Köchert. Image © 2023 Sotheby’s. Fair use license. via https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2018/royal-jewels-bourbon-parma-family-ge1809/lot.76.html

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