A collection of 23 pieces includes four enameled gilt silver butterfly brooches by David Andersen, Norway; Norwegian enameled silver owl and leaf brooches; Three enameled 835 silver tulip bouquet brooches, and a silver filigree tulip bouquet; An enameled sterling and pearl lily of the valley brooch, MMA; Two enameled and pearl gold-filled forget-me-not brooches. Cameo jewelry includes an 18k ring, two 14k brooches; Gold filled bracelet, pendant, two pairs of earrings, stickpin. 20th c. Ring size 7 3/4. 9.6 dwt. GW (three gold elements).
Provenance: From the Estate of Roberta Pierce Klun. Roberta Klun was a citizen of the world. She spent most of her life abroad, living in Germany, England, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Singapore, and India. A grand adventurer, she purchased jewelry as she traveled the globe, drawn to the eclectic and unusual. If everyone had one, Roberta did not want it. To Roberta, every piece had its story, and the story gave it meaning. For me, each piece manifests her insatiable curiosity and profound joy in living. Whoever wears and treasures these items will take that spirit with them. —William Klun