Live Auction 15505Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds Including Oriental Rugs and Carpets
A COMMEMORATIVE BROOCH CELEBRATING THE MARRIAGE OF MOHAMMED REZA PAHLAVI TO FAWZIA FUAD OF EGYPT
Lot 270

A COMMEMORATIVE BROOCH CELEBRATING THE MARRIAGE OF MOHAMMED REZA PAHLAVI TO FAWZIA FUAD OF EGYPT

PARIS, DATED URDIBEHESHT SH 1318/APRIL 1939 AD

Closed25 October 2018

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GBP 2,125

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A COMMEMORATIVE BROOCH CELEBRATING THE MARRIAGE OF MOHAMMED REZA PAHLAVI TO FAWZIA FUAD OF EGYPT
PARIS, DATED URDIBEHESHT SH 1318/APRIL 1939 AD
With picture of the couple beneath the Pahlavi crown, the date below, reverse with name of maker 'Arthur Bertrand, Paris', pin attachment
2in. (5cm.) at widest

Specialist note

This brooch probably the wedding of Reza Pahalavi to Princess Fawzia of Egypt in April of 1939. It was produced in France by Arthus Bertrand a renowned jeweller specialising in the production of military orders and insignias, civilian trophies and commemorative pieces.