Jasmine bud necklace

A large necklace comprised of 100 stylized repousse gold jasmine buds linked by small cabuchon semi-precious red stones (or colored glass) to a running foliate border. ?-1990 Mallett at Bourdon House Limited (Mr. J. S. Yorke), London, England, method of acquisition unknown [1] From 1990 Freer Gallery of Art, purchased from Mallett at Bourdon House Limited [2] Notes: [1] See invoice from Mallet at Bourdon House Limited to the Freer Gallery of Art, dated February 13, 1990, invoice number BH19406, copy in object file. See also account statement from Mallett at Bourdon House to the Freer Gallery of Art, dated March 20, 1990, copy in object file. The statement includes two outstanding invoices, one of which is invoice number BH19406 from February 13, 1990. Mallett at Bourdon House Limited was a dealer in London associated with Mallett & Son Antiques, London (1865-2017), established in 1962 at the Bourdon House in Mayfair. Mallett at Bourdon House specialized in antique furniture, fine art, and accessories from Europe; however, they also sold Chinese ceramics, Chinese and Japanese lacquer, and Indian jewelry. The business closed in 2007 and some of the remaining stock was sold at Sotheby’s in March 2007. [2] See Freer Gallery of Art “Acquisition Consideration Form,” approved on March 21, 1990, copy in object file. Research updated February 24, 2023 Freer Gallery of Art Collection Body Image (October 14, 2017 - ongoing) Arts of the Indian Subcontinent and the Himalayas (October 16, 2004 to January 3, 2016) South and South East Asian Art (May 9, 1993 to February 7, 2000) Mallett at Bourdon House Limited (1962-2007)