ƒ FRENCH WORK 1860s MAGNIFICANT PAPILLON SPINDLE... Lot 35

ƒ FRENCH WORK 1860s MAGNIFICANT PAPILLON SPINDLE The butterfly with its spread wings is richly paved with round rubies, pear emeralds, opal cabochons and brilliant cut diamonds (TA). 18K yellow gold setting. Gross weight: 28,9 gr. (small restorations). Dim. 8 x 4.5 cmA posterior case bears a touching handwritten inscription "Butterfly in precious stones (Napoleon III period) gift from Empress Eugénie to my grandmother Msr Prosper de Chasseloup Laubat for the birth of her son Louis in 1863 " The gift from Empress EUGENIE to the wife of her Minister CHASSELOUP-LAUBATThe life of the Château des Tuileries and its luxury are represented here by a very precious and harmonious birth gift, we are far from the simple timpani. Prosper de Chasseloup-Laubat was among others, Minister of the Navy and Colonies and then President of the State Council of Napoleon IIIA diamond, ruby, emerald, opal and gold brooch, circa 1860