Novelty-Jewellerypiece Needle with Gemstones 'Automobile'

Aournd 1900. 18 ct. roségold with platinum, french import mark for gold and platinum from 1927, metall slider added. Weight: approx. 3,4 g. Very small damages. L. 74 mm, automobile 10 x 20 mm. 11 rose cut diamonds. With 3 asymmetrical shaped rubies, 1 peridot in round cut. With box of Kentshire at Bergdorf Goodman. The new figurative, narrative jewellery, known as Novelty Jewellery, became fashionable in the second half of the 19th century in the form of insects, animals and objects - it was considered an accessory for both ladies and gentlemen.