Spectacularly large brooch from the Princely House of Schaumburg-Lippe, made by court jeweller Peter Rath, Munich Rose gold, 14 ct. doubled with silver. Light blue, untreated Sri Lankan sapphire cabochon of approx. 75 ct. in a crown setting, surrounded by small diamond roses. Weight ca. 27.23 g. Very fine goldsmith's work by the Munich court jeweller Peter Rath. Enclosed expertise from the Gemmological Institute Hamburg. Provenance: From the Princely House of Schaumburg-Lippe. The brooch originally came from the estate of Heinrich Prinz zu Lippe (1894-1952), a brother of the reigning Prince Adolf zu Schaumburg-Lippe (1883-1936, abdicated 1918), married to Erika (Eka) Gräfin von Hardenberg (1903- 1963). The brooch then passed down through the family to the present owner via Dagmar Princess of Schaumburg-Lippe (1934-2003). Brooch from the Princess of Schaumburg-Lippe, set with a Sri Lanka sapphire approx. 75 ct. and small diamonds, in 14 k red gold and silver. Certificate included.