DIVA, A BRILLIANT STORY

Visitor’s guide: six rooms, six stories

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5 Visitor’s guide DIVA DIVA’s Room of Wonder 6 Bpk-Bildagentur /photo: Elke Walford HamburgerCollection Kunsthalle Jan Matsys, 1559 Flora (reproduction) showing other. theirrare each to objects knowledge, whichtheythenshared by instruments. Itwas theirway ofacquiring andscientific and exotic objects, jewellery,nature, art, comprising natural were ofanencyclopaedic Their collections didtoo. merchants, andartisans artists officials,such asmagistrates, city rich kinds ofprecious prominent items, citizens century. all Notcollect onlydidthenobility of luxurythemid-seventeenth until items remained anddistributor aprimeproducer and thefall in1585, ofthecity Antwerp andreligious political conflicts Despite andluxury ofart production products. trade was thedriving force the behind from all overtheworld.This international for merchants place andgoods meeting atrue metropolis, became a the Scheldt centres inEurope. on and artistic The city economic oneofthemostimportant into grew Antwerp century During thesixteenth The Golden Ageantechamber 1 3 2 1 2 sumptuous. make to themevenmore textiles into Precious were metals also worked • • • display atonce, butalternate: of thefragments, they are not allon of therarityandfragility Because den Bergh collection Textile fragment from theMayer Van DIVA,Collection S59/2 Antwerp, 1576 Jewellery case DIVA,Collection S88/1 century Southern Netherlands, 2ndhalf 16th Mirror frame Gold braid, 16th-17th century 2nd half 16thcentury rep,Lancé Italy, probably Italy, 1600 ca. taffeta, lancé Brocaded 3 1 4-9 16 10 10 2

6 5 4 of thediamond. thenatural Itretains shape known cut. diamondistheearliest The pointed sources ofdiamondimports. two century, India andBorneowere theonly half oftheeighteenth thesecond Until DIVA,Collection DMK01/14 Western Europe, 15thcentury diamond Golden ringwithpoint-cut DIVA,Collection S68/21 Southern Netherlands, century 17th ruby Golden ringwithtable-cut Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.0589 century 17th Northern Netherlands, 16th-early late Golden hairpin 17 11-15

7 Visitor’s guide DIVA DIVA’s Room of Wonder 8 7 Collection DIVA,Collection S85/2 1626 Antwerp,Master withcrescent, 1625- Silver hairpin B512/1 instorageFoundation, at DIVA, 1549, KingBaudouin Collection Antwerp, pelican, 1548-Master with best.” my nest, intheir flightbirds are is translates as:“When allother the beste”,neste sois minflige which “Alsverse: sin allefogels thoe ander head of thisAntwerp owl cupisthe Engraved under thedetachable exotic drupe. cupwasneutralized bycoconut the drunk unwittingly frompoison a value. believed wasalso It that well as theirnovelty as properties medicinal for theirpurported of Antwerp. were Coconuts prized usuallyAmerica, through theport Europe from Africa, Indiaand shells Western andostrich eggs to like nautilus curiosities coconuts, tradersPortuguese shippedexotic tradingan international centre. this cupwasmade, Antwerp was insilver. mounted coconut When ismadefromIt ahollowed-out specimen withAntwerp marks. owl cupistheoldest known and seventeenth This centuries. speaking areas duringthesixteenth in theNetherlands andGerman- their shape –were highly prized of because called –so Owl cups cup(no.Owl 10) Highlight 1: 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 storage atDIVA, B504/32 andHistory (Vleeshuis), in Arts MAS,Collection Applied collection 1st century half 17th Silver wedding cutlery DIVA,Collection M1809 383-408 Byzantium, ca. andEmperorSolidus Arcadius DIVA,Collection M1446 Jacques Jonghelinck, Antwerp, 1569 Montanus Arias Commemorative of medal Benedictus DIVA,Collection M731 Lotello,Anteo 1576 Requesens Commemorative of medal Luis de DIVA,Collection S58/66 Antwerp, 1650 ca. Cabinet adornedwithembroidery DIVA,Collection S61/12b-c 1530-1550Mechelen, ca. figurine Lady JohnfigurineSaint andOur in storage atDIVA, B512/1 KingBaudouinFoundation, Collection 1549 Antwerp,Master withpelican, 1548- Silver owl cup excavations inAntwerp. wasThis found specimen during them. to Ceylon orIndia attached withaprecious from pearl often on theforeheadears, to ornext Hairpins were worn stuckinthehair DIVA,Collection S2009/7 Southern Netherlands, 1610 ca. Golden hairpin DIVA,Collection S2009/6 Southern Netherlands, 1610-1620 ca. Silver hairpin 17 3 pride of place intheforeground.pride ofplace are objects given which thecollected stillin lifeasub-genre or encyclopedic Francken, thePreziosenwand invented , of thisgenre. Oneofthem, Frans II a crucial role inthedevelopment connoisseurs. paintersplayed Antwerp by anddiscussed examined typically and curiosities, with artworks anelegantroom filled depicted gave gallery paintings, which riseto inAntwerp The culture ofcollecting Maertens Lukas-Art inFlanders /photo: Hugo KMSKA Collection Frans IIFrancken, Antwerp, 1619 (reproduction)Art Gallery 1 3 7 4 6 2 5 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Private collection 1630 ca. Jan Breughel IIandFrans IIFrancken, Baptist(reproduction)John the Madonna Child the and and depicting Floral wreath aroundamedallion Snijders&Rockoxhuis KBCAntwerp,Collection 1580-1624 Beert, Osias Flowers (reproduction) inaniche deBreyneCollection 1675 Ca. diamonds withrose-cut rosette Golden brooch intheshape of a deBreyneCollection century Presumably France, 2ndhalf 17th and enamel diamonds ringwith rose-cut Rosette deBreyneCollection century quarter 17th Last diamonds Bow-shaped pendantwithrose-cut inthebench. inthetablet piece Read thefactual about thiskey story Antwerp, instorage atDIVA, B503/4 Willibrord Saint Collection Church Western Europe, 1640-1660 enamel diamondsand Brooch withrose-cut DIVA,Collection S91/39 Westerwald, 1635-1700 ca. motif Jug withtulip

9 Visitor’s guide DIVA DIVA’s Room of Wonder 10 4 3 2 1 4 Collection DIVA,Collection S75/118 Nurenberg, 1520-1550 ca. Charles V of armsPlate thecoat of bearing DIVA,Collection S81/1 François Briot,Neurenberg, 1600 ca. Mars plate DIVA,Collection S59/15 Daniël Dor, Antwerp, 1601 ca. embossed Albrecht andarchduchess Isabella Plate of withmedallion thearchduke DIVA,Collection S61/16 1550-1575ca. Willem van den Broecke, Antwerp, Christ Relief of Resurrection depicting the 9 7 1 5 6 8 4 2 3 6 5 Collection deBreyneCollection 1625 Ca. diamonds andenamel androse-cut withtable-cut rosette Golden pendant intheshape of a other European countries. responsible forto thespread ofthe style favourites. Designsketches were largely ofananimalshape were particular large, fanciful inthe baroque pearls ofjewellery.pieces Pendants with sculptural colourful, into incorporated andcoral pearls wereGemstones, deBreyneCollection century Presumably Germany, 16th late sapphires, andenamel pearls cut diamonds, rubies, emeralds, Golden lionpendant withtable- 9 8 7 Maertens inFlandersLukas -Art /photo: Hugo KMSKA Collection Francken, century 17th Abraham Govaerts en Frans II ofEuropa(reproduction)The Rape Maertens inFlandersLukas -Art /photo: Hugo KMSKA Collection Joachim Patinir, 1516-1517 (reproduction) Flight the into with Egypt Landscape deBreyneCollection Germany 16thcentury orAustria, late and enamel diamonds shaped links withtable-cut Golden with14 necklace rosette- 11 Visitor’s guide DIVA DIVA’s Room of Wonder 12 2 1 5 Collection DIVA,Collection S82/16 Master CT, Antwerp, 1625-1626 dishSilver octagonal lifes. still appeared inAntwerp and regularly century in thesixteenth cup spread throughout MiddleEurope tree trunks.ofornamental This type refers theprotrusions to on that occur means knot orburlinGerman and by theirpronouncedlumps. Knorren German conspicuous showpieces, Knorrenbekers cupsare orlobed typical storage atDIVA, B504/5 andHistory (Vleeshuis), in Arts MAS,Collection Applied collection 1635 Heinrich Straub, Nurenberg, 1608- cup lobed Gilded 1 3 2 4 5 4 3 Collection DIVA,Collection S79/356 1548-1549 Master withtheuncialM, Antwerp, tazza Gilded DIVA,Collection S63/5 1543-1544 Master withlion’s mouth,Antwerp, cup coconut Gilded given asdiplomatic gifts. often and otherDrinking sweets. cupswere forused servingfresh fruit orcandied (otherwise known asatazza before 1550. ofdrinking cup This type fashionable became high even stem drinking cupwithashallow ona bowl thewide influence, Under Italian DIVA,Collection S60/120 Antwerp, 1561-1562 orGabriëlIIDijck, Anthoni Beijs of MuciusScaevola from withscene thelife tazza Gilded 5 ) was also 2 1 6 piece in the tablet inthebench. in thetablet piece Read thefactual about thiskey story DIVA,Collection S67/51 1603-1604 Master withsix-pointed star, Antwerp, Silver windmillcup DIVA,Collection S55/27 1725 Master witharrow, Antwerp, 1700- Silver cup 1 2

3 4 3 Collection DIVA,Collection S1283 Master withcross, Antwerp, 1761 ca. Silver popinjay B512/2 Faille d’Huysse, instorage atDIVA, bydonated Baroness Monique della KingBaudouinFoundation, Collection 1740ca. Petrus Van Eesbeeck, Brussels, Guild Sebastian Guild chain of theHerenthout Saint 4 13 Visitor’s guide DIVA DIVA’s Room of Wonder 14 7 8 9 10 status. and affluence message about animplicit materials communicate alongwiththechoiceof piece The execution anddesignof the actually atthediningtable. used madeofobjects silver orgoldwere As well collector’s being as items, objects with luxury utility The walk-in cupboard 3 2 1 7 Lunden, S75/1 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre Master withheron, Antwerp, 1613-1614 Silver cup DIVA,Collection S63/5 1543-1544 Master withlion’s mouth,Antwerp, cup coconut Gilded DIVA,Collection S79/356 1548-1549 Master withtheuncialM,Antwerp, tazza Gilded 5 1 2 3 6 5 4 Lunden, S75/2 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre 1622-1623 Antwerp,Master withpeacock, Silver interior cupwithgilded DIVA,Collection S96/11 Antwerp, Lissau, Thomas 1661-1662 Porcelain jugwithsilver lid DIVA,Collection S55/29 1623-1624 Antwerp,Master withpeacock, Silver cup 6 4 15 Visitor’s guide DIVA DIVA’s Room of Wonder 16 3 2 1 8 knopped stem. stem. knopped witha A rummer isawine-cup DIVA,Collection S89/91 Germany, 1640-1680 Presumably Southern Netherlands or Rummer Lunden, S75/7 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre Antwerp, 1664-1665 withtwoMaster withpear leaves, Silver spoon Lunden, S75/4 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre 1689 Anthoni Lepies, Antwerp, 1688- ca. Silver windmillcup 1 6 2 3 4

6 5 4 5 Collection DIVA,Collection S96/12 Antwerp, 1632-1633 Silver spoon DIVA,Collection S55/27 1725 Master witharrow, Antwerp, 1700- Silver cup in thebench. in thetablet piece Read thefactual about thiskey story DIVA,Collection S67/51 1603-1604 Master withsix-pointed star, Antwerp, Silver windmillcup 4 3 2 1 9 Collection DIVA,Collection S80/12 Jacques Cupper, Paris, 1809-1819 Silver pipe DIVA,Collection S1362 1750 ca. Jean-François deRaismes, Aat, Silver snuffbox Lunden, S75/32 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre Warquant,Antoine 1778 Aat, Silver snuffbox with engraved flowers Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.1220 1780-1785ca. Daniel Marchand, Hanau, Golden snuffbox with enamel 11 1 16 12 7 17 2

13 18 3 8 4-6 19 14 9 7 6 5 15 20 10 DIVA, B512/9 Fund Christian Bauwens, instorage at King BaudouinFoundation, Collection C.M. Weishaupt, 1875-1900 Hanau,ca. II ofminiature KingLeopold portrait Golden snuffbox withdiamondand DIVA,Collection S5375 Meissen /Paris, 1765 /1800-1900 ca. woman’s head intheshape of aTurkishPipe-bowl DIVA,Collection S5374 Berlin /Paris, 1765 /1800-1900 ca. man’s head intheshape of aTurkishPipe-bowl 17 Visitor’s guide DIVA DIVA’s Room of Wonder 18 13 12 11 10 9 8 Collection DIVA,Collection S2005/35 Piette,Louis Joseph Liège,1815-1832 Silver snuffbox Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.1229 Compagnie, Genève, 1709-1810 Rémond, Lamy, Mercier et Golden snuffbox with enamel Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.1235 Charles Magnin,Genève, 1815-1881 Golden snuffbox with enamel DIVA,Collection S80/62a Baumgartner,L. Trieste, 1867-1872 pipe Sepiolite DIVA, B512/7 instorageFund Courtin-Bouché, at KingBaudouinFoundation, Collection 1817-1820ca. Jean François van Deuren, Mechelen, Commemorative pipe Van Hal played. had gratitude andappreciation for thepart was ademonstration ofWilliam I’s during French rule. This precious gift Paris seized andtakento been had paintings byPeter Paul Rubenswhich instrumental inreturning Antwerp to Lunden. Orangist Van Hal been had great grandfather Pierre ofjonkheer WilliamKing IgaveJeanvan Hal, itto In 1815 style. example oftheRococo isafine box executed This beautifully designer Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier. design sketch bythefamous French The gold snuffbox ona was based Lunden, S75/139 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre Pierre Croissant, Paris, 1739-1740 decoration Golden snuffbox with rocaille Bauwens, instorage at DIVA, B512/9 Fund Foundation, Christian 1875-1900,ca. KingBaudouin C.M. Weishaupt, Hanau, Paris in1867. fairs, including Londonin1851 and prizes for shown pieces atworld in Hanau.Weishaupt won several by theprestigious firm Weishaupt 1889-1890, fromand dating ca. is I’s Leopold bearing monogram but thissnuffbox, likeseveral others supplying oradaptingsnuffboxes, Augustehousehold Dufour for purveyormade to theroyal to Rudolf. Several payments were of crown Austria, bornto Prince granddaughter Elisabeth Marie in1883the birth of theKing’s mark to possibly gift, diplomatic IIonthelidwasa King Leopold of with anenamelledportrait The box setwithdiamondsand were oftengiven gifts. diplomatic as Inroyaltaste. circles snuffboxes wealth, of butalso preferences and snuffboxes were of anindicator miniatures. Like pocket watches, with diamonds, enamel and/or extremely costlyversions set varied from to simplecopper Thematerials used century too. were invogue still inthenineteenth century,in theeighteenth butthey snuff werefashionableparticularly Small ornateboxes for holding II(no.7) Leopold portrait of with Snuffbox Highlight 2: 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 Collection Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.1222 1838 Alexandre-Jean-Marie Leferre, after miniatures Golden snuffbox with enamel Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.0505 1822-1837 Catherine-Adelaïde Duponnois, Paris, Silver snuffboxporcelain with DIVA,Collection S58/25 Jean-Jacques Prévost, Paris, 1767-1768 Silver snuffboxtrophy withmusic Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.1228 1800-1810 RémondJean-Georges et Cie, Genève, Golden snuffbox with enamel Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.1227 Genève, 1709-1810 Rémond, Lamy, Mercier et Cie, Golden snuffbox with enamel Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.1225 1844 Edmond-Honoré Langlois,Paris, after paintings Golden snuffbox withminiature Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.1221 1771 Robert-Joseph Auguste, Paris, 1769- Golden snuffboxcameo with 19 Visitor’s guide DIVA DIVA’s Room of Wonder 20 5 4 3 2 1 10 Collection Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.1417 1863-1892 Huibrecht van derSchoonhoven, Aa, Silver bottle scent andcrystal Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.1815 1814-1906 Bohemia, Silver bottle scent andcrystal Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.1433 1814-1906 Bohemia, Silver bottle scent andcrystal Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.0582 France, 2ndhalf 19th century trophies colours of goldfeaturing music Chatelaine watch inthree different DIVA,Collection S2005/43 Jean Baptiste Fallon, Namen, 1791 Silver Chatelaine hook 13 6 1 14 11 2 7 8 12 15 3 10 9 8 7 6 16 4 9 Sm.0605.1-2/2 Smidt vanCollection Gelder, France, 1853 after bottle scent Gold andcrystal Sm.0599.1-2/2 Smidt vanCollection Gelder, 1853 after Master M,Baccarat, bottle scent Gold andcrystal Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.1218 2ndhalf 19thBohemia, century bottle scent Gold andcrystal Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.0583 Master AV, 2ndhalf 19th century decorations Chatelaine watch withpearl Gold, andred white enamel DIVA,Collection S63/11 Antwerp, 1788 BalthasarIIvanJoannes Oppervelt, Silver androck rattle crystal 10 17 5 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 Collection DIVA,Collection S93/1 1890-1910Ca. Silver powder box Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.0606 2ndhalf 19thBohemia, century bottle scent Gold andcrystal Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.1425 1856-1867Bohemia, Silver bottle scent andcrystal prevent discoloration. wereboxes ontheinsideto gilded silver, damages Scent sothesesmall soaked water. sponge a little intoilet Hungary Water. Thecontained box is acorruption ofl’eau de reine, or pomanders. word The Dutch lodderein Lodderein were boxes of thesuccessors DIVA,Collection S90/46 1754 Antwerp, FranciscusJosephus van der Borcht, Lodderein box DIVA,Collection S2018/2 Brussels, 1906 Adolphe Lambert, gripwithamethyst parasol Gilded Sm.1248.01-04 Smidt vanCollection Gelder, 19th century bottles scent withthree goldandenamelCase DIVA,Collection S2009/20 France, 1838-1900 Silver andmother-of-pearl rattle 21 Visitor’s guide DIVA DIVA’s Room of Wonder 22 11 12 13 14 West inafragmented way, clouded inthe strong wasseen It attraction. inparticular,The East, exerted a centuries. Western throughout elites the kept surprising andfascinating materials from other continents Rare andexotic and objects The exotic salon 1 Chinoiserie Western anddesigns. prints on directly based also porcelain produced very became fashionable.finishes China century,the mid-eighteenth giltbronze insilver.it was mounted Later, around First, Europeanwas to also tastes. adapted inEurope.very popular Chinese porcelain that werewas exports oneoftheOriental Persia Asia, included andJapan.Porcelain whichalso ofChina andtheOrient, styles Europe’sto fanciful ofthe interpretations refersThe termchinoiserie,for instance, 11 Sm.1052.01 Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Delft a flute Ceramic figurine of amonkey playing 6 1 9 7 14 2 8 15 3 9 10 4 5 4 3 2 Lunden, S75/108 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre China, 1723-1736 enamel Porcelain duck tureen, with painted Sm.1749.1-5 Smidt vanCollection Gelder, 2nd quarter of the18th century Five Chinese porcelainvases Sm.0569.2-6 Smidt vanCollection Gelder, 2nd half 18th century Pair of wall sconces Sm.0568.1-2/2 Smidt vanCollection Gelder, -early 18th 17th century Late Pair of Chinese porcelain candlesticks 16 11 3 19 2 17 18 13 12 5 23 Visitor’s guide DIVA DIVA’s Room of Wonder 24 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 storage at DIVA, B541/1 in The Phoebus Foundation collection, Presumably France, 18th century and rubies, incase Golden hairjewel setwithdiamonds Lunden, S75/113 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre 1740China, ca. plumet Teacup au withsaucerdécor Lunden, S75/111 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre China, 1723-1736 Porcelain plate Lunden, S75/97 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre Téhua, 1662-1722 Porcelain Kuan Yu figurine Lunden, S75/103 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre China, 1662-1722 Pair offigurines enamelledHo-Ho Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.3044 1920-1925 Werkhuyzen Franck, Antwerp, ca. Turtle cabinet Lunden, S75/102 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre China, 1662-1722 Pair of porcelain vases Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.0141 18thChina, Qianlong, century Figure ofcrane awhite Lunden, S75/99 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre China, 1662-1722 Teapot orsake pot Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.0075 1775 parrots two Vase with Rose Pompadour, decorated 19 18 17 16 Anders Bpk-Bildagentur /photo: Jörg P. zuBerlin Museen Staatlichen Gemäldegalerie derCollection Ch. B. 1770 Rode, ca. LeavesMulberry (reproduction) of China firstThe Empress picks the Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.0219 century 17th Li-Tai-Po Inkpot, Chinese manlying down - Lunden, S75/106 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre Cornelis Pronck, China,1740 Porcelain withsaucer teacup Sm.0222.1-2 Smidt vanCollection Gelder, 18thChina, Qianlong, century elephant Two porcelainvasesintheshape of an 1 accessories. pots and smoking ofcoffee a number inspiration with captures thisOttoman Empire soared.Ottoman DIVA’s collection from ofexotic products the consumption the painting, architecture andfashion, and unknown intheWest, theirway made into Turkish thenlargely until culture andart, inturqueries century . during theeighteenth for Turkish culture that expressed itself invasion gradually gave way afascination to 1683,After Western fears ofanOttoman Turquerie andIndomania 12 Lier, instorage atDIVA, B519/2 Church Saint-Gummarus Collection Western 1850-1870 Europe, and rose cutdiamonds Golden demi-parure withblack enamel 14 11 6 7 1 2-4 8

9 5 5 4 3 2 Southern Netherlands at theendof the first appeared inthe ofcoffeepot type this coffeepots, Inspired bytheOttoman DIVA,Collection S87/119 1832-1869 Jean JacquesCoetermans, Antwerp, Marabout DIVA,Collection S80/12 Jacques Cupper, Paris, 1809-1819 Silver pipe DIVA,Collection S5375 Meissen /Paris, 1765 /1800-1900 ca. woman’s head intheshape of aTurkishPipe-bowl DIVA,Collection S5374 Berlin /Paris, 1765 /1800-1900 ca. man’s head intheshape of aTurkishPipe-bowl 10 10

-type coffeepot 13 12 25 Visitor’s guide DIVA DIVA’s Room of Wonder 26 11 10 9 8 7 6 were established. and thefirst coffee houses European Around increased ofcoffee 1650 imports treasures ofcuriosities. incollections arriveto here were preserved asexotic Europe viaVenice. beans The firstcoffee 1615beans rawfoundtheir to way coffee century. the middleoffifteenth In drinkintheArab a staple worldsince the Persian water jugs.been Coffee had isderivedfrom ofcoffeepot This type Lunden, S75/31 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre Jean-Louis Philippront, 1783 Aat, coffeepot Silver DIVA,Collection DMK05/1 France, 1867 ca. Attributed Gustave to Baugrand, sapphire, emerald, ruby andpearls Peacock brooch withdiamond, inthebench. inthetablet piece Read thefactual about thiskey story DIVA,Collection DMK02/2 Presumably 1780 ca. Great Britain, diamonds cut Aigrette withrosecutandtable Boelens-Hellemans Collection Presumably 18th late century Russia, cut diamonds Aigrette withthree feathers, withrose DIVA,Collection S80/1337 Dieppe, 1680-1720 graterIvory tobacco DIVA,Collection S80/62a Baumgartner,L. Trieste, 1867-1872 pipe Sepiolite paintings. oriental century, theyregularly featured in century.eighteenth In thenineteenth

14 13 12 Photo: JeanTholance Paris Décoratifs, desArts Musée Collection Charles-André Van Loo, Paris, 1747 (reproduction)Sultana Boelens-Hellemans Collection 1860 ca. India, andenamelpearls Golden brooch withdiamond, ruby, Boelens-Hellemans Collection India turquois, andenamel pearls Golden andearrings necklace with DMK05/1 1867, ca. Frankrijk, DIVA, Collection Attributed Gustave to Baugrand, (1852-1870). jewellery Empire duringtheSecond a majortrendsetter intheworld of III,Baugrand of Napoleon was consort As jeweller Empress to Eugénie, the impending openingof theSuez Canal. Mariette’s excavations andthe by Egyptologist Auguste Edouard the interest generated atthetime on themed objects, thuscapitalising jewellery, silverware andEgyptian exhibited ittogether withother He Paris Exposition. International one,brooch, oranidentical atthe In 1867, Baugrand presented this andtheemeraldsLanka) from India. the sapphires are from Ceylon (Sri fromquality andcome Burma, while The rubies are of exceptionally high tremblant, creatingatrembling effect. feathersdecorated are seten craftsmanship. Thegemstone Baugrand, isanexample of superb Parisianto jeweller Gustave brooch, attributed The peacock (no. Brooch 10)Peacock Highlight 3: 1 fanned interest intheMiddleEast. further byhisscientists, written book deDescription l’Egypte, themonumental (1798-1801)Egyptian campaign and Greek andRoman, references. Napoleon’s withother mixed Eastern, butalsooften gold- andsilversmithing, andjewellery, was presentstyle inarchitecture, interiors, century,the earlynineteenth Egyptian Inalso inspired European decorativeart. Forms andmotifsfrom AncientEgypt Egyptomania 13 11- 12 On loan fromOn loan Philippe d’Arschot Brussels, 1798-1809 Alexandre François Heyvaert, Silver coffeeset with Egyptian motifs 9 5 1 13-15 16 1 8 17 1 22 18- 20 2 3-4 6-7 10 21 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Collection MAS,Collection MAS.0025.104 figurine Wood ushabti andstucco (tomb) MAS,Collection MAS.0025.105 Ushabti (tomb) figurine MAS,Collection AV.1879.001.106 Late-pharaonic Bronze falcon figurine represented by WMGallery fromOn loan Octave Landuyt, 1975 Octave Landuyt, universe Pendant Thehereditary inthebench. in thetablet piece Read thefactual about thiskey story DIVA,Collection DMK03/7 Frères,Lacloche Paris, 1926 onyx andemerald motifs set withdiamond, ruby, Platinum Brooch withEgyptian MAS,Collection AV.1879.001.027 Greek-Roman to Late-pharaonic Bronze Horus figurine MAS,Collection AV.1879.001.104 Greek-Roman to Late-pharaonic Bronze Thot Ibishead Boelens-Hellemans Collection Presumably France, 1870 ca. Diadem withcoral MAS,Collection AV.1879.001.122 Ptolemaic to Late-pharaonic Bronze Mahesfigurine MAS,Collection AV.1879.001.088 Ptolemaic to Late-pharaonic Bronze Bastet figurine DIVA,Collection S2006/5 1809-1815 Antwerp, Lecocqmartin, Joseph Bonaparte Napoleon Silver of medallion jugwithportrait 27 Visitor’s guide DIVA DIVA’s Room of Wonder 28 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 sented bysented WMGallery repre fromOn loan Octave Landuyt, 1983 Octave Landuyt, blue Pendant After birdturns which the MAS,Collection MAS.0025.093 378-341 AD Ushabti (tomb) figurine MAS,Collection MAS.0025.084 Ushabti (tomb) figurine MAS,Collection MAS.0025.060 378-341 AD Ushabti (tomb) figurine Antwerp, instorage atDIVA, B516/5 Andrew’s Saint- Collection Church Western Europe, 1850-1890 diamonds, ruby andsapphire Gold andsilver snake brooch, setwith MAS,Collection AV.1923.010.043.16-22 (1800-1550 BC) Twelfth-FifteenthLate Dynasty Scarab MAS,Collection AV.1923.010.043.15-22 Late-pharaonic Scarab MAS,Collection AV.1923.010.043.14-22 (1650-1550 BC) Period Intermediate Second Late Scarab MAS,Collection AV.1879.001.247 Nefertem amulet MAS,Collection AV.1879.001.012 Late-pharaonic Bronze Thot monkey figurine MAS,Collection AV.1879.001.214 Horus amulet - 23 22 Maertens in FlandersLukas -Art /photo: Hugo KMSKA Collection Alexandre Cabanel, 1887 on ceiling) (reproduction Prisoners Condemned Poisons on testing Cleopatra France, IFN-8437653 de Bibliothèque nationale Collection Karl Friedrich Schinkel, 1781-1841 Flute (reproduction) Sarastro’s from garden TheMagic jewellery designaround 1900. gold-Belgian andsilversmithing and Japan was also in adominant influence Nouveau’sincluding Art interest innature. justabout everydiscipline, art dominated Japonism all theirmarkonWestern left art. flowers, unusual crops andlineardrawings andoff-centre Isolated scene. animals and also inspiredstyle theWestern artistic Japan’sdecorative objects. decorative kimonos, fans, andvarious functional The were mostprized items silk market. theWestern to many goods Japan exported oftheRisingSun. oftheLand the spell fall to century half under ofthenineteenth borders. This Western led inthesecond art of isolation, its Japanwas open forced to In 1854, morehundred after years thantwo Japonism 14 9 1 10 7

5 2 11 8 12 14 3 13 6 4 4 3 2 1 Collection DIVA,Collection S97/12 1893-1897ca. Wolfers Frères, Brussels, silverEmbossed jug Pivoines Corswarem, in storage atDIVA, B512/11 Fund Thierry Comte deLooz- KingBaudouinFoundation, Collection Oudenaarde,Husson, 1762 1700-1750Japan, andMarie-Jeanne frame Imari porcelaincoffee urn withsilver DIVA,Collection S2008/19 Wolfers Frères, Brussels, 1900-1903 auxhérons Jardinière Sm.1103.02.A Smidt vanCollection Gelder, 1680-1720Japan, flower motifs Porcelain vase, withleafand decorated 29 Visitor’s guide DIVA DIVA’s Room of Wonder 30 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 in storage atDIVA, B512/12 KingBaudouinFoundation, Collection Wolfers Frères, 1916 Brussels, ca. Silver woodbox Poisson andtakula DIVA,Collection S2013/41 Wolfers Frères, Brussels, 1890-1893 Silver egoist-type coffeepot Antwerp, instorage atDIVA, B516/2 Andrew’s Saint- Collection Church 1900 Switzerland, ca. Golden watch withrosecutdiamonds DIVA,Collection S2009/17 1900 VanLéopold Strydonck, Brussels, ca. belt buckleGilded DIVA,Collection S2001/26 1892-1897 Louis Wolfers père et fils, Brussels, Silver teapot Oeillets DIVA,Collection DMK95/2 Joaillier Feys, Brussels, 1890-1910 rubies andopal in brilliantcut, NouveauArt withdiamonds haircomb DIVA,Collection S87/39 1900 Brussels, ca. VanAttributed Léopold to Strydonck, demantoid garnets labradorite and in oldbrilliantcut, enamel, diamonds with plique-à-jour Yellow Nouveau golden Art pendant DIVA,Collection S2010/17 Frères, Brussels, 1892-1900 Daum Frères, Nancy andDelheid shaker andsilver glass Gilded seasoning DIVA,Collection S4817 Charles Spindler, Saint-Léonard, 1907 decorations Panel withintarsia 14 Art), WashingtonArt), of Museums Asian Smithsonians (The FreerCollection andSackler Galleries James McNeill Whistler, 1864 (reproduction)Porcelain of Land fromthe The Princess Collection DIVA,Collection S87/39 1900, Belgium,ca. Strydonck, VanAttributed Léopold to and silversmithing. Nouveau movement injewellery Wolfers, represented theArt Strydonck, alongwithPhilippe van Léopold InBelgium Lalique. Parisian jewellery designer René jewellery akey figure the was In architecture of Victor Horta. pioneer, not leastthanks the to innovation wasa andBelgium Jugendstil. Both words imply knownalso by German its name aroundmost popular 1900. is It decorative which style wasatits the namesgiven aninternational to exception. Nouveau Art isoneof movement, thispendantisan Nouveauthe centrepiece intheArt effect of thetotal part rather than be to Though diamondstended temperature. powderglass glazedatahigh jour enamel. Enamel iscoloured with translucent green plique à leafwork was decorated delicate labradorite underneath. The ontheteardrop-shaped sitting them.be Dragonfliesto appear living withoutfeeding off plants other to itself plant which attaches references fern, thestaghorn a In terms of shape, its thependant (no. 7) NouveauArt pendant Highlight 4: 31 Visitor’s guide DIVA DIVA’s Room of Wonder 32 15 16 17 the liturgy. It was away lustre ofgiving added to ofaprecious made should material. be ofChrist andblood thebody contain to that at vesselsused Holy Communion For example, thoseguidelinesdictated religious andliturgical objects clothing. features andfurnishings ofchurch interiors, 1584) gave precise about the instructions archbishop Carolus Borromeus (1538- bytheMilanese The later guidelinesissued rules for theliturgy detailed andpractices. inthisregard itsetout because important The Council ofTrent (1545-1563) was also centremanufacturing for church silver. was Antwerp centuries, animportant andeighteenth In theseventeenth Divine exposition 4 3 2 1 15 8 Collection DIVA,Collection P2013/3/46 1825-1865Antwerp, Verschuylen,Jan Pieter Antoon (reproduction) Design sketch for chalice No. 14 DIVA,Collection S2000/5A Devroye Frères, 1942 Brussels, ca. lacquering with chalice decorated Gilded DIVA, B502/14/1 Maagdenhuismuseum, instorage at Antwerp, OCMW Collection 1618 Master withorb, Antwerp, 1617- ca. gobletGilded DIVA,Collection S63/55 Master T, Valenciennes, 1530 ca. gobletGilded 1 9 2 10 3 19 11 20 4 12 5 8 7 6 5 13 Collection DIVA,Collection S2002/73 Werner Oehlschlaeger, Lübeck, 1994 niello with Silver decorated partly goblet, DIVA,Collection S2001/35 1952-1953 Hadrien Victor Kockerols, Antwerp, Ciborium DIVA,Collection P2013/3/1 1825-1865Antwerp, Verschuylen,Jan Pieter Antoon (reproduction) monstrance hope No. and Faith 22 Design sketch for sunburst DIVA,Collection P2002/2 1920-1944 Dom Daniel Duesberg, Maredsous, (reproduction) Design sketch for achalice 6 21 14 15 7 16 22 18 17 33 Visitor’s guide DIVA DIVA’s Room of Wonder 34 12 11 10 9 DIVA, B502/6 Maagdenhuismuseum, instorage at Antwerp, OCMW Collection 1815-1832 Jan Baptist IIVerberckt, Antwerp, sunGilded monstrance representations. withchased are decorated often centuries andeighteenth seventeenth from Examples chalice shape. the its acquired theciborium century Inkept thesixteenth box. inacostly Before bread thatwas theconsecrated ofachangeintheliturgy.because century useinthe thirteenth into came isusually Thebowl gilded. ciborium The insideofthechaliceor ciborium. HostsareThe consecrated storedina DIVA, B502/5 Maagdenhuismuseum, instorage at Antwerp, OCMW Collection Jan Baptist Cassé,Antwerp, 1768 ca. ciborium Gilded DIVA,Collection S2011/1 1716 Bruges, plant, 1715- Master withstyled sunGilded monstrance centuries. nineteenth and with diamondsintheeighteenth monstrances were richlyembellished triumph. In someofthesesun Antwerp rays ofsunwhichsymbolize divine theHost was emphasizedperiod by century.thirteenth From thebaroque Monstrances were first inthe used holds theHost securely inplace. aluna called crescent-shaped stand worship bythecongregation. A ofChrist –for symbolizing thebody display to thesacredused Host – isavessel A monstrance orostensory DIVA, B502/8 Maagdenhuismuseum, instorage at Antwerp, OCMW Collection 1760-1769 Michiel Verberckt, Antwerp, sunGilded monstrance 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 Collection DIVA,Collection S2012/3 Maleizen, 1961 Hadrien Victor Kockerols, Overijse- paten Orthen E.H. Norbert DIVA,Collection S2007/67 1775-1780 Prayer withsilver book fittings DIVA,Collection S2007/66 Prayer withsilver book fittings DIVA,Collection S1347 2nd half 19th century Ex-voto withhorse DIVA,Collection S93/8 1690-1691 IHennekin,Josephus Antwerp, Silver holy water font Lunden, S75/91 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre 1590-1600Ca. Pair of silver angelcandlesticks DIVA,Collection S70/18 Antwerp, 1693 sunGilded monstrance DIVA,Collection S2013/10 VanLambert Ryswyck, Antwerp, 1871 cylinderGilded monstrance DIVA, B502/10 Maagdenhuismuseum, instorage at Antwerp, OCMW Collection Antwerp, 1862 Verschuylen,Jan Pieter Antoon gobletGilded DIVA,Collection S2013/9 Antwerp, 1861 Verschuylen,Jan Pieter Antoon Partly sun gilded monstrance 2 1 16 Collection DIVA,Collection S64/1 1675-1700 Willemssens,Lodewijk Antwerp, Jesus andsheep Figure of withtheinfant OurLady DIVA,Collection S2014/4 Flanders, 1640 ca. enamel, five pearl rubies anda Pendant of theHoly Ghostwith 1

2 35 Visitor’s guide DIVA DIVA’s Room of Wonder 36 2 1 Mary. of statues jewellery was into incorporated of theVirgin Mary. the In other instances the streetswithstatue inprocessions frames through carried or into was often Lady. cushions to jewellerysewn Gifted churchesjewellery to andabove allOur to worshippers thecenturies Over have gifted 17 27-28 Lier, instorage atDIVA, B519/1 Church Saint-Gummarus Collection 1780-1830 Western ca. Europe, Corsage jewel withrosecutdiamonds Lunden, S75/92 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre century 2ndhalfBelgium, 17th Silver figureLady with of Ourchild 1

29-30 6 5 4 3 B517/3 Church Antwerp, instorage atDIVA, AnneSelbdritt Saint Collection Western 1870-1885 Europe, diamonds Shield-shaped pendant withrose cut Antwerp, instorage atDIVA, B516/4 Andrew’s Saint- Collection Church Western Europe, 1850 ca. diamonds Pair of earrings withrosecut DIVA,Collection S75/183 Paris, 1800 ca. diamonds Cross pendant withfive cut rose DIVA,Collection S75/179 1700 Portugal, ca. Cross pendantwithrosecutdiamonds 26 3 25 4 2 24 5 23 22 6 21 7 20 8

19 9 18 10 17 16 15 13 11 12 14 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 B517/2 Church Antwerp, instorage atDIVA, AnneSelbdritt Saint Collection Western Europe, 1850-1890 diamonds pendantwithrose cut Heart-shaped DIVA,Collection S70/2 Southern Netherlands, 1701-1850 surmounted by trophy Silver anddiamondFlemish heart DIVA,Collection S75/181 1869 Dionisius Suerickx, Mechelen, 1832- Jozef Rombaut LouisDeBacker, diamond Flemish withcrown heart androse cut Antwerp, instorage atDIVA, B516/3 Andrew’s Saint- Collection Church Western Europe, 1st half 19th century diamonds Diamond-shaped brooch withrose cut DIVA,Collection DMK94/2 1820 ca. Great Britain, and oldbrilliantcut Cross pendantwithrosecutdiamonds DIVA,Collection S2013/42 Charles Denys, Mechelen, 1770 Golden cross pendantwithfiligree DIVA,Collection S75/182 1869 Dionisius Suerickx, Mechelen, 1832- with rose cutdiamond Flemish surmountedby heart trophy Schilde, instorage atDIVA, B518/1 Saint-Guibert’sCollection Church 1867-1875 Petrus Victor Van Herendael, Antwerp, diamonds Pendant/brooch setwithrose cut 17 16 15 social classes. social of jewellery wasloved by different of materialsshow thatthispiece The differences inanduse quality Flemish collection. inits Hearts herself. DIVAMary several has diamond represents of heart the jewellery historians, thecentral victory of love. According some to ofthe god love, andsymbolisesthe refers of Cupid, theattributes to torch, quiver andbow. Thetrophy crown oratrophy of a consisting centre, surmountedby either a withadiamondinits heartshape The Flemish of consists a Heart twelfth century. Virgin patronessinthe Maryits as first bond withthe expressed its TheCity-on-the-Scheldt centuries. andnineteenth in theeighteenth fromextended Antwerp particularly people’s devotion OurLady, to which havefoundation appearsto the been the Flemish isunknown. Heart Their the Church. Theexact meaningof of jewellery to thatwasoftengifted piece The Flemish isatypical Heart Flemish Hearts Highlight 5: Collection Boelens-Hellemans Collection Western Europe, 19th century facet rose Flemish withcrown heart andthree Boelens-Hellemans Collection Western Europe, 19th century Flemish surmountedby heart trophy DIVA,Collection S87/121 Western Europe, 1800 ca. diamond Silver Flemish withrose cut heart 37 Visitor’s guide DIVA DIVA’s Room of Wonder 38 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 Collection DIVA,Collection S99/6A-E Jean Lemmens, Antwerp, 1998-1999 Das kUchenBOOT In ofWonder themiddleofRoom Collection Boelens-Hellemans Collection Western Europe, 19th century Flemish surmountedby heart trophy Boelens-Hellemans Collection Western Europe, 19th century Flemish withcrown heart Boelens-Hellemans Collection Western Europe, 19th century Flemish withcrown heart Boelens-Hellemans Collection Western Europe, 19th century Flemish withcrown heart Boelens-Hellemans Collection Western Europe, 19th century Flemish surmountedby heart trophy Boelens-Hellemans Collection Western Europe, 19th century Flemish surmountedby heart trophy DIVA,Collection S88/151 Western Europe, 1800 ca. and rose cutdiamonds Flemish withbow-shaped heart crown 30 29 28 27 26 25 Collection DIVA,Collection S1346 2nd half 19th century Ex-voto withpig DIVA,Collection S1361 2nd half 19th century Ex-voto witheye DIVA,Collection S1358 2nd half 19th century Ex-voto withOurLady DIVA,Collection S1348 2nd half 19th century Ex-voto withleft leg DIVA,Collection S71/105 Western Europe, 1st half 19th century facet rose, anddiamondchips rose cutdiamonds, three facet andsix Cross pendant withfoliage set with DIVA,Collection S74/3 Antwerp, 1800 ca. Presumably Dandelooy, Pierre L. diamonds cut Cross pendant withtable 39 Visitor’s guide DIVA Atelier 40 CREATIONCRAFTSMANSHIP AND ATELIER: 1 2 ≥ ≥ district. (00:06:55) district. inAntwerp’s made a ringbeing diamond cutdiamonds. The to film Antwerp shows in isused technology These days advanced Film ≥ ofcraftsmanship.history to along onthewall The tools testifies diamond cutting Left: ≥ ≥ ≥ 1 diamond jewelleryanddifferent cuts. thedrawers Open andmarvelat the sound. activate symbol andclickto cutters. Point at theheadset thedevice ofdiamond- theaccounts to listen to stories personal thesection Go to light onthevarious techniques. jewels.The touchscreensshed dazzling how rough diamondsare turned into andfindout Sit downonastool links andpresent. past workshop. thescenes behind Alook processing merge inatimeless Silversmithing anddiamond 41 Visitor’s guide DIVA Atelier 42 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 On thewall: 4 1 2 Rasps Boart pot Files Powder rollers Pestles wrenchesBruting sticksBruting for machine abruting pins Setting dops pinwithbruting Setting hammersBruting Cleaver’s box Cleaver knives Cleaving hammers sticksBruting Cleaver sticks 3 6 5 7 10 8 9 1 12 14 2 11 13 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 Mortar Wooden holders for solder dops Polishing tangs tongs Setting tongs Spoon Lock nutspanners Polishing dops Cutter’s loupe Caliper rules Weight Gauges Gauges Sawer’s loupe Pliers Iron boxes sticksSanding 22 17 16 20 23 21 18 3 19 24 5 4 26 25 27 29 28 6 7 30 In thedrawers: 1 8 association withIGC Group association RudiamLoan HandmadeJewels, in Rudiam, Antwerp, 2017 in cushion cutandbrilliant Ring withdiamonds AdelinLoan 1920-1930 Ca. sapphire ruby,in eightcut, emerald and brooch withdiamonds deco Art 9 4 3 2 at DIVA, B537/3 Lewy-Friedrich,Collection instorage in Flanders cut Ring withdiamond at DIVA, B537/1 Lewy-Friedrich,Collection instorage in Flanders cut Ring withdiamond DIVA,Collection DMK00/8 Netherlands, 1953-2000 with diamondsinAmsterdam rosecut model Entourage 18th ringafter century DIVA,Collection DMK02/21 presumably 1950 Belgium, in Antwerp rose cut Ring withdiamonds DIVA,Collection DMK02/22A 1960 in brilliantcut Ring withdiamonds DIVA, B535/1 instorage Intralcorbvba, at Collection Marjan Verachtert, Antwerp, 2005 cut andemerald cut triangle cut, princess in brilliantcut, diamonds SkylineBrooch ALightened with DIVA,Collection DMK01/4 Ira Van DeVondel, Antwerp, 1996 with diamondsinbrilliantcut Four rings Thefour seasons Antwerp, instorage atDIVA, B503/5 Willibrord Saint Collection Church 1850-1870Belgium, Pair of earrings withdiamonds DIVA,Collection DMKXX/5 in Antwerp rose cut Pair of earrings withdiamonds 43 Visitor’s guide DIVA Atelier 44 7 6 5 from falling out. to preventwayspecific the diamonds folded ina papers. isstone The paper Diamonds are tucked away inparcel Parcel papers DIVA,Collection S89/3 1940-1950 enMassaux Charles Habib, Antwerp, stones cutand facetted baguette in rose cut, diamonds Brooch motifwith withribbon DIVA,Collection S75/185 Western Europe, 1850 ca. Antwerp rose cut stone,facetted six-facetted stone) and stones(three- facetted cut, in table diamonds Flower of ajewel, brooch, part with WimLoan Meeussen Wim Meeussen, Antwerp, 2014 in brilliantcut Ring withdiamonds DIVA,Collection DMK01/6 Daisy Verheyden, Antwerp, 2000 in J.C. Millenium cut Pin withdiamond GerhildLoan Kirchner -Jewelry Gerhild Kirchner, Antwerp, 2017 cut in princess Ring withdiamond DIVA,Collection DMK94/4 in marquise cut Ring withdiamond at DIVA, B537/2 Lewy-Friedrich,Collection instorage in Flanders cut Ring withdiamond 8 DIVA, B188/2 H.Schamisso,Collection instorage at thincut in table Diamond DIVA, B188/1 H.Schamisso,Collection instorage at thick cut in table Diamond DIVA, B188/3 H.Schamisso,Collection instorage at in gothic cut point Diamond DIVA, B523/2 Andiamond, instorageCollection at in Ilove You shape Diamonds DIVA, B523/1 Andiamond, instorageCollection at in theshape of aduc Diamond DIVA,Collection DMK02/1 1980 Baudouin of King a portrait shaped after Diamond DIVA,Collection DMK09/1 Tesiro Jewellery, 2009 Blue Flame Diamondland Loan Royal -1.03 201 ct D/VS2 at DIVA, B537/5 Lewy-Friedrich,Collection instorage Flanders cut at DIVA, B537/4 Lewy-Friedrich,Collection instorage Flanders cut storage atDIVA, B536/2 KuwayamaCollection Europe nv, in Flanders cut 3 2 1 Side wall Collection DIVA,Collection S2017/11/3-4 Octave Vandeweghe, Antwerp, 2015 Set Citrine Cultured Manners #32: Cultured DIVA,Collection S2017/11/1 Octave Vandeweghe, Antwerp, 2017 Crystal Knife Cultured Manners #68: Smokey Rutile DIVA,Collection S2017/11/2 Octave Vandeweghe, Antwerp, 2017 Fork Cultured Manners #73: Crystal Citrine AdinLoan nv Jewellery -FineAntique 1860 Ca. in Peruzzi cut Diamond Boelens-Hellemans Collection in Amsterdam rosecut Diamond 1 2 3 4 4 9 Promise necklace. makewhich together uptheLesotho the rough andthecutdiamonds stone Here reproductions yousee ofboth atwas 50 milliondollars. estimated valueand thetotal ofthecutdiamonds +) isDrated(exceptionallycolour white 26 diamondsofdifferentinto cuts. The 18 months, itwaslasted transformed cut inAntwerp. that Duringaprocess and examined have thestone to decided dollars for therough diamondand Safdico,company paid12.36 million GraffDiamond company partner andits and itwas theLesotho named Promise. largest diamondever fifteenth found Lesotho. At was thestone thetime was foundminein intheLetseng In 2006 arough 603-carat diamond diamonds. largeprocessing andextremely valuable Antwerp’s specialize in diamonddistrict Several shops in high-techcutting cuts. the worldforofits thequality known isstill Antwerp throughout shops issmall inAntwerp thesedays, ofdiamond-cutting Though thenumber thanks DIAMCADSpecial to DIVA,Collection S2017/12 Replica Lesotho Promise Collection DIVA,Collection DMK98/5 Schoonhoven, 1924 diamond polisher boxSnuff of a with representation DIVA,Collection S68/19 in oval cut Yellow diamond 45 Visitor’s guide DIVA Atelier 46 ≥ ≥ ≥ hand wall oftechniques. illustrate avariety against theright-operation. The objects Processing preciousisanintensive metals Silversmithing Right: ≥ ≥ ≥ 2 silversmiths andtheir tools. The workbygold drawers and contain thesound. activate click to at theheadsetsymbolyour device and Point accounts. modern-day to listen to section stories thepersonal Or goto screen for more information. in-depth the andtouch Sit downonastool 3 2 1 1 5 2 3 6 4 7 6 5 4 6 8 7 8 9 10 10 9 11 15 11 12 16 12 17 13 18 14 18 13 12 5 4 3 2 1 On thewall: Collection DIVA,Collection S98/9 Joris Kuyl, Kessel-Lo, 1998 Ace of Spades DIVA,Collection S2002/37 Zey,Annette Neurenberg, 1993 Fruit bowl DIVA,Collection S2002/86 Werner Oehlschlaeger, Lübeck, 1991 Cup DIVA,Collection S97/2 Wolfers Frères, Brussels, 1897 1897 cupBruxellesOrnamental Kermesse DIVA,Collection S2006/8 1750 Jan Baptist Willaeys, 1725- ca. Ghent, Plaque ofEligius Saint 16 15 14 19 20 20 18 17 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 in storage atDIVA, B512/14 KingBaudouinFoundation, Collection Wolfers Frères, Brussels, 1942 after boxCigar DIVA,Collection S57/1 Victor Kockerols, Antwerp, 1952-1953 Chalice DIVA,Collection S2000/6 1885 Louis Wolfers père et fils, Brussels, Teapot DIVA,Collection S98/15 1998 David Huycke, Sint-Niklaas,1996- Pair of granulation bowls DIVA,Collection S2001/1 1837 Antwerp, Verschuylen,Jan Pieter Antoon Inkstand DIVA, B502/7 Maagdenhuismuseum, instorage at Antwerp, OCMW Collection 1839 Antwerp, Verschuylen,Jan Pieter Antoon Sunburst monstrance DIVA,Collection S69/51 Antwerp,1833 Verschuylen,Jan Pieter Antoon woman atwell the Samaritan Holy water stoupChrist the and DIVA,Collection S54/244 Willems,Joseph Antwerp, 1866 VerschuylenPieter Antoon Bust of theAntwerp silversmith Jan DIVA,Collection S5083d J.H.F. Raas, Antwerp, 1832-1869 about Part of acandlestick DIVA,Collection S5083b 1-2 J.H.F. Raas, Antwerp, 1832-1869 about Parts of acandlestick 47 Visitor’s guide DIVA Atelier 48 4 3 2 1 18 17 16 In thedrawers: Collection Boelens-Hellemans Collection 1880 Ca. Demi parure witpearls DIVA,Collection S91/21 Betrams, Mechelen, 1832-1869 Attributed Cornelis to Franciscus Pair of earrings Chasing hammer Chasing punches Rounded punches Hollow punches Draw tong Draw for plate sharp triangular wire mould Casting jewel PeterLoan artist Vermandere Peter Vermandere, Antwerp, 2018 Rings Cycloïdes en, S75/29 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre Lund- André Antwerp, Petit, Joseph 1786 Sugar sifter Lunden, S75/44 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre Brussels, 1687-1690 Pair of candlesticks DIVA,Collection S57/2 Anthoni Lepies, Antwerp, 1721-1722 Holy water stoup Lunden, S75/11 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre Balthasar Lepies, Antwerp, 1708-1709 Caster andmustardpot 8 7 6 5 20 19 Collection DIVA,Collection S2002/72 Werner Oehlschlaeger, Lübeck, 1995 Box DIVA,Collection S59/13 1570-1580 Hans Jamnitzer, Neurenberg, about Vulcan Relief withtheforge medaillon of Graver round Graver flat knife Graver filethreesquareNeedle file Barette needle Jeweler’s saw DIVA,Collection S2004/16/5701 Wolfers Frères, 1890 ca. Model of embracing putti DIVA,Collection S2004/16/4428 Wolfers Frères, 1885 ca. Model of handle DIVA,Collection S2004/16/1041 Wolfers Frères, 1885 ca. Model of claw foot withmascaron DIVA,Collection S2004/16/667 Wolfers Frères, 1897 Model of brush 8509Jasmin DIVA,Collection S2011/7 Georges Cuyvers, Antwerp, 2011 akissPrelude to DIVA,Collection S2011/6 2011 Deurne,Hammerclub participants, Common Bowl Hammerclub 2011 13 12 11 10 9 Collection DIVA,Collection S95/7 1929-1930 ca. Ernest en Robert Altenloh, Brussels, Box 9596 DIVA,Collection S1789 Germany, 19th century Two buttons CarolienLoan Cuyvers Carolien Cuyvers, Antwerp, 2017 Pendant Gentle Reminder DavidLoan Huycke David Huycke, Sint-Niklaas,2017 Ring storage atDIVA, B514/1 ProvinceCollection of Antwerp, in 1st century AD Roman ring AnneZellienLoan Anne Zellien, Antwerp, 2018 Ring Le paradis c’est ici DIVA,Collection T80/1 1900 Ca. Pendant withphoto holder DIVA,Collection S75/72 D, 1721-1722 Meester Liege, Caster Thakker Salima Loan Thakker,Salima Antwerp, 2017 Bracelet Taeymans Nico Loan Taeymans,Nico Antwerp, 2017 Bracelet WoutersLoan &Hendrix Wouters &Hendrix, Antwerp, 2017 Bracelet Statement Cuff DIVA,Collection S60/63 Wim ibens, Wuustwezel, 1959 Chalice 18 17 16 15 14 Some punches and stamped shapes punchesSome andstamped Lead punch DIVA,Collection S2017/4 2010 pelle, ca. Simonne Muylaert-Hofman, Westka in brilliantcut Ring withdiamonds DIVA,Collection S2017/3 1995 Simonne Muylaert-Hofman, Aalst,ca. in brilliantcut Bracelet withtwo diamonds Planishing hammers Goldsmith’s hammer Embossing hammer rounded DIVA,Collection DMK99/10 Georges Cuyvers, Antwerp, 1995 kingPendant Mytamed DIVA,Collection DMK94/1 Georges Cuyvers, Antwerp, 1993 flower cut Ring for finger thelittle with sun- - 49 Visitor’s guide DIVA Atelier 50 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Side wall 1 Collection DIVA,Collection S2004/14/362 Delheid Frères, Brussels, 1850-1890 Plaster of model acandlestick DIVA,Collection S2004/14/66 Delheid Frères, Brussels, 1919 XVI Plaster of model ajardinière neo-Louis DIVA,Collection S2004/14/4 Delheid Frères, Brussels,1925-1930 Plaster of model acoffee No.spoon 40 DIVA,Collection S2004/14/12 Delheid Frères, Brussels, 1925-1930 Plaster of model afork No. 40 DIVA,Collection S2004/14/13 Delheid Frères, Brussels, 1925-1930 Plaster of model afork No. 40 DIVA,Collection S2004/14/34 Delheid Frères, Brussels, 1925-1930 Plaster of No. model aspoon 40 DIVA,Collection S2004/14/33 Delheid Frères, Brussels, 1925-1930 Plaster of No. model aspoon 40 10 9 2 3 11 4 5 12 6 13 7 14 8 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Collection DIVA,Collection S2004/14/117 Delheid Frères, Brussels, 1936-1937 3428 Plaster of model asugar-bowl No. DIVA,Collection S2004/14/119 Delheid Frères, Brussels, 1936-1937 Plaster of model amilkjugNo. 3428 in storage atDIVA, B512/13 KingBaudouinFoundation, Collection 1892-1895 Philippe Wolfers, Brussels, about Model for flagon DIVA,Collection S2004/14/113 Delheid Frères, Brussels, 1936-1937 pot No. 3428 Plaster of model thecover of acoffee DIVA,Collection S2004/14/112 Delheid Frères, Brussels, 1936-1937 pot No. 3428 Plaster of model thefoot of acoffee DIVA,Collection S2004/14/111 Delheid Frères, Brussels, 1936-1937 Plaster of model acoffeepot No. 3428 DIVA,Collection S2004/14/354 Delheid Frères, Brussels, 1850-1890 XVdrip catcher neo-Louis Plaster ofand model acandlestick - - 51 Visitor’s guide DIVA Atelier 52 ≥ ≥ thetrading area Experience AND TRUSTNETWORK TRADE ROOM: ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ diamond trade today.. takes ofthe behind thescenes film us Antwerp’s diamondtrade. 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worldwide through pass Antwerp. the cutdiamondsthatare traded the rough diamondsand50% of Nowadays, lowits points. 84% of highpoints, butalso hadits has 550 years. Thislongshared history existed inAntwerp for more than handshake. Thediamondtrade has millions are with asimple sealed in abusinesswhere dealsworth Trustcenturies. isvery important networksinternational for operatingthroughbeen The diamondtrade has 6 5 4 7 3 1 2 53 Visitor’s guide DIVA Trade Room 54 diamonds. trade to together come the globestill Square Mile, where traders from around also known as Diamond diamond district, of thediamondtrade colours theAntwerp international andmulti-cultural character wasto them. beneficial To thisday, the ofdiamondsinAustraliaand thediscovery sightholdersIndian merchants became share inthediamondtrade grew again. York andPalestine. In the1960s, India’s New emigratedto century the nineteenth theendof diamondtradeAntwerp since role inthe that played had animportant World War, many oftheJewish families centre for diamonds. DuringtheSecond thefinishing into developed Antwerp Congo. the Belgian In justafewdecades, directlyfromdiamonds were imported resources.capital From the1920s, rough role greater ithad forsince Antwerp of rough diamonds, played abeneficial of sightholders,Their system buyers fixed were andAmsterdam. cutinAntwerp butthestones the LondonSyndicate, Africa was inthehandsofDeBeersand ofroughmonopoly diamondsfrom South century, theendofnineteenth By the shook uptherelationships more. once Africain1867of diamondsinSouth trade inBrazilian diamonds. The discovery tradersDutch exclusive European rightsto theygavetrade Britishand monopoly: and government anexploitation issued in Brazil around 1720, thePortuguese Following ofdiamonds thediscovery thetrade.British andIndians dominated gradually control. 1668, After took the century,In theseventeenth theDutch diamond trade from andAntwerp. Lisbon Flemish the andIndians dominated century,the sixteenth Portuguese, Italians, dealers crucial have been forIn centuries. andtrust networks between context, In this init. that participate communities the various nationalities andreligious dimension ofthediamondtrade and A leitmotivistheinternational inthestory DMK 96/1 half 17th century, DIVA, Collection second peninsula, Iberian Probably this oneatalaterdate. the lady’s dress. to Apinwasadded from thecorsage, of i.e. thebodice hooks onthebackfor hangingthem of jewels sort These often have two themselves. thepreciousrated as stones where silverwork highly was as theIberian peninsula to points openwork floral motif. The style diamondsare setinan table-cut Themore pendants. than100 little arched motif, acrown andfive This jewel of consists awide (gate 2) Corsage jewel Highlight 6: Collection DIVA,Collection S75/184 Presumably 1650-1675 Iberian peninsula, diamonds Ring withrose-cut DIVA,Collection S75/180 Presumably 1690-1730 Iberian peninsula, diamonds Ring withtable-cut DIVA,Collection DMK96/1 century 17th Presumably 2ndhalf Iberian peninsula, diamonds Corsage jewel withtable-cut deBreyneCollection Presumably century Portugal, end 17th diamonds Demi-parure withrose andtable-cut Boelens-Hellemans Collection Presumably 1800 ca. Iberian peninsula, three facet andsixfacet roses pendant withrose cutdiamonds, Laça DIVA,Collection S96/1 Found 1500-1530 inNieuwlande, ca. diamond Ring withpointed 2 1 Wonder. of intheRoom inthebench in thetablet Read thefactual about thiskey story piece DIVA,Collection S90/48 1832-1869Antwerp, Henricus Franciscus Coetermans, central adiamondinrose cut Flemish surmountedby heart trophy and DIVA, AV.1920.030 and History (Vleeshuis), instorage at MAS,Collection Arts Applied collection Armand Lens, Antwerp, 1910 ca. Brabo centrepiece DIVA,Collection S85/1 1750 France ca. orGreat Britain, in Antwerp rose cut spraystylized of flowers withdiamonds Brooch/pendant intheshape of a deBreyneCollection Mid-18th century with diamondsinrose cut pendant Bow brooch withdetachable Boelens-Hellemans Collection century half 18th second Iberian peninsula, Brazilian emeralds of pendant andpair earrings with Laça DIVA,Collection S71/104 France, 1780-1820 ca. diamonds inoldbrilliantcut miniature with Ring withportrait DIVA,Collection DMK98/6 1820-1830 ca. Great Britain, brilliant cut Spray brooch withdiamondsinold 3 4 55 Visitor’s guide DIVA Trade Room 56 B534/1 AWDC instorage atDIVA, collection, Antwerp, 1986 ca. Peter Varozza, Arent &Van Leeuw, ECC Tennis racket, Varozza, 1986 DIVA, B177/1 of Antwerp instorageCity at collection, Romi Antwerp, Goldmuntz, 1936-37 ca. stones andtrapeziumthree-facetted rose cut, cut, baguette eight cut, cut, ofCoat arms withdiamondsinbrilliant DIVA,Collection S86/1 1880 ca. E. Anthony &Wolfers Frères, Antwerp, Sprig brooch DIVA,Collection S89/15 Antwerp,Massaux, 1935 ca. eight cut Clip withdiamondsinbrilliantcutand DIVA,Collection S89/14 Wolfers Frères, Antwerp, post-1942 marquise cut Clip withdiamondsinbrilliantcutand 6 5 7 in storage at DIVA, B534/1 1986,Antwerp, AWDC ca. collection, Peter Varozza, Arent &Van Leeuw, is here for you admire to today. achievement, which iswhy thisone player repeat to managed his four years. No other maletennis the tournament in three times version of theracquet for winning Ivan hometheoriginal Lendl took held inAntwerp 1998. until In1985, reference thetennistournament to Championships with Community forletters ECC theEuropean stand made by Arent &Van Leeuw. The bydesigned Varozza in1986 and incolour.white Theracket was means they are rare exceptionally to are of highrating, F, Eto which highest quality. 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rhythmical, to highlyrhythmical, to distinguished. from through abundant, strictly arranged indifferent ways ranging symbol. Tableware were sets of silverware wasastatus full For atable alongtime 2-4 9 8 1 B B 4 10 9 2 A 5 3 6 2 1 C 8 7 C C 6 5 7 D 59 Visitor’s guide DIVA Dining Room 60 de facto capital city and home to the court, thecourt, andhometo city capital de facto the Southern Netherlands. Brussels, the strongly in developments influencingstyle prominent century, intheeighteenth fashion. French andculture art were very French upcoming to turned theirattention was experiencing.Consumers gradually crisisAntwerp economic the influenced and changingfashion trends strongly Around decline. swift 1700, tastes shifting however, a experienced thecity’seconomy century, half oftheseventeenth the second centredistribution for luxury From items. and wasAntwerp production aleading century, theearlyseventeenth Until From trend trendsetter to follower Christian Bauwens,Christian instorage at DIVA, B512/8 Dufour,Arthur Brussels, 1869-1877, KingBaudouin Fund Foundation, Collection in 1867. jewellery thatGustave Baugrand presentedattheParis Exposition International of sapphiresand thecombination andnatural pearls, recalls theLouisXVI-style demi-parure, symmetrical of withits design,theuse bows andfloral elements Africamines inSouth in1866, giving large The jewellery agreat houses boost. Diamonds were thediscovery after obtain of easierto diamond candlelight. diamond jewels,they to brilliantly flaunted eye-catching cut sparkle inthe (1852-1870). Rich ladieswore silkcrinolinedresses andonofficialoccasions The jewel isvery much inkeeping withFrench fashion Empire intheSecond Brussels. Prince Philippe. In1893, her jewellery wasstolen from in collection thepalace Princessof Maria, of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (1845-1912), andher husband interpret is temptingto representingIt as themonogram theinitials onthecase Flanders, Prince Philippe, supplier andalso deLigne. ofandprincess theprince Dufour. of Arthur withthegoldstamp case He wasajeweller of theCountof ofpendant andapair earrings. Thejewellery kept been sethas original inits of transformed itconsists abrooch be Inthiscase, thatcan a into or bracelet. A demi-parure usually of orbrooch consists anecklace withmatching earrings necklace, abrooch, abuckle andbracelets. together. matching ensembles consist of These can acomb, earrings, atiara, a The term parure refers aset of to matching jewellery, worn be to intended Demi-parure (no. 6) Highlight 8: became theregion’sbecame fashion leading centre. go. werefew people able buy theminone to However, were suchsets soexpensive that symbol. tableware status setwas acoveted distinguish oneself,to silver andacomplete was silverobjects, theidealfunctional way elegantly setwithalarge of assortment andterrines. Asumptuousboats table, shakers,& pepper sugar shakers, sauce salt pots, mustard oil andvinegarstands, tableware found theirway diningtables: to grew more refined, of various items As eatingculture century intheeighteenth Tableware symbol asastatus officials andmerchants. the presencediplomats, ofpoliticians, to ground for eating culture thenew thanks onwards, Brussels’ was socialscene fertile innovation spread from France. From 1840 increasinglyate asculinary variedfood, andrye bread, theelite mainly onpotatoes the poor. Whiletheworking classlived therichand increased thegap between at theforefront ofindustrialisation, which industrialists andbankers. was Belgium mainlyof emerged, elite a new composed waned, ofthenobility and thepower too, no longerthecentre ofpower. In Belgium, theFrenchAfter revolution, was thecourt 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 On thewall Collection DIVA,Collection S2007/27 1832 Jean-Baptiste Barbieur, Mons, 1815- Liqueur set DIVA,Collection S2012/6 Delheid Frères, Brussels, 1925-1942 Whisky bar ChurchCollection of Bazel France, 1810 ca. bydonated Napoleon diamonds from Vilain Countess XIII Parure withamethist andbrilliant-cut DIVA, B512/8 Fund Christian Bauwens, instorage at KingBaudouinFoundation, Collection Dufour,Arthur Brussels, 1869-1877 diamonds androse-cut pearls Demi-parure withsapphires, natural DIVA,Collection S2016/4 France, 1780-1810 ca. diamonds Demi-parure withrubies androse-cut DIVA,Collection S93/24 1967 Wolfers Frères, 1940- Brussels, ca. Wine basket DIVA,Collection S2003/35 Antwerp, 1774 FranciscusJosephus van der Borcht, Cork-screw DIVA,Collection S98/6 Master B, 1815-1832 Belgium, cork Ornamental DIVA,Collection S2009/9 1869-1942ca. Delheid Frères, Brussels, Pair of jugs pouring 61 Visitor’s guide DIVA Dining Room 62 1 On thetable majestic showpiece. majestic In 1958 onlyVIPs got aglimpse ofthis Commissariat Général oftheWorld Fair. the whichhoused castle century honour at Belvédère, theeighteenth- silverware. of thetable Ondinegraced Belgium’s manufacturer leading of itwas century end ofthenineteenth for more than100 years andfrom the Frères. The firm inBrussels active was wasThe byWolfers centrepiece made were theirdyingbreath. taking etiquette aspirations prestige, to grandeur and inwhichpre-war anage to testimonies asoneofthelastmaterial seen be representative Ondinecan time. ofits itisnevertheless andstyle, function Wolfers isanachronistic intermsof withsculpturesilver object byMarcel ’58.known asExpo Though thissolid –wasart for made the1958 World Fair, –aremarkablecenterpiece workof Likelandmark. theAtomium, thetable The AtomiumBrussels isamajor in storage atDIVA, B512/4 KingBaudouinFoundation, Collection Brussels, 1958 Wolfers Frères &Marcel Wolfers, Table Ondine centre-piece 3 2 in storage atDIVA, B512/6 Bouché, Fund Courtin-Marcelle Léon KingBaudouinFoundation, Collection Mechelen, 1782 CorneliusJoannes Hendrickx, Tureen DeMeester family in storage atDIVA, B512/5 KingBaudouinFoundation, Collection Wolfers Frères, Brussels, 1958 Pair of candelabrasMirador Foundation, Fund Léon Courtin-Marcelle Bouché,instorage at DIVA, Fund Courtin-Marcelle Foundation, Léon B512/6 KingBaudouin 1782, Mechelen, Collection CorneliusHendrickx, Joannes melody cannot derived be from it. instruments, amusicsheet isdepictedwithengraved musicnotes.However, a instruments inspiremusical to several to thedinner guests. Inaddition wind included such of arms elements thecoat of as theDeMeester family and ofowner. theenvious its andhighlighted position table After all, theshowpiece Certainly, thisrichly showpiece decorated stirred theconversation atthedinner tureen.gilded thepeerage, hewasraised to after Pierre thispartly DeMeester commissioned generations, thisbrewer’s family from Mechlin nobility. rose to Several years wealthy clientele. Inthisrespect, theDeMeester family over wastypical; three were quiterare andwere only manufactured inproductioncentres witha (1724-1784). centurysilver Eighteenth tureens from theSouthern Netherlands exceptional sampleinLouisXVI-style, by commissioned Pierre DeMeester orstew.soup In1782, Cornelius Joannes Hendrickx (1740-1811) createdan Tureens were apermanent andcontained feature àlafrançaise intheservice . known àlafrançaise later became service as buds,not for butalso just theeyes. for thetaste Thisway of presentingfood of flavours,assortment textures and truly display, a created sensational shapes century dinners. duringeighteenth Severalsimultaneously inan courses Following theexample of theFrench aprofusion of court, dishes wasserved Tureen (no. 3) Highlight 9: 63 Visitor’s guide DIVA Dining Room 64 5 4 3 2 1 Sauce boats Sauce 4 Collection DIVA,Collection S95/18 1832 Schits, 1815- Jacobus Ghent, Josephus Abel Etienne Giroux, Paris, 1798-1809 Pair of boats sauce DIVA,Collection S56/1 André Antwerp, Petit, Joseph 1787 boat Sauce DIVA,Collection S97/17 Weimar, 1902-1903 adesignbyafter Henry van deVelde, Koch &Bergfeld for Müller Theodor boat Sauce Lunden, S75/65 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre 1773 Philippus deCoene, Josephus Ypres, Pair of boats sauce Lunden, S75/62 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre 1751 Ghent, Peter DominicusLonghehay, Joseph Pair of boats sauce 5 4 6 2 7 1 3 10 9 8 7 6 2 1 8 Collection DIVA,Collection S56/2 André Antwerp, Petit, Joseph 1789 boat Sauce DIVA,Collection S2008/16C Wiskemann nv, Brussels, 1958 Manhattan boat Sauce DIVA,Collection S2001/27 Pierre Hendrickx, Brussels, 1815-1832 boat Sauce DIVA,Collection S95/19 1832-1869 Brussels,Jean-Baptiste Lombaerts, boat Sauce DIVA,Collection S2005/59 Brussels, 1798-1809 Charles Dupret, LouisJoseph boat Sauce 9 10 5 6 5 4 3 2 1 Candlesticks 5 Lunden, S75/22 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre Huybrechts,Jacobus Antwerp, 1775 Pair of candlesticks DIVA,Collection S2009/11 Jan Baptist IVerberckt, Antwerp, 1783 Pair of candlesticks DIVA,Collection S2006/13 1815-1832 vanJosephus Branteghem, Ghent Pair of candlesticks DIVA,Collection S2006/1 Simonet-Deanscutter, Brussels, 1934 Pair of Royal candlesticks Moderne DIVA,Collection S96/5 De Vecchi, Verona, 1991 candlesticks Pair of Segnico DIVA,Collection S2008/17 Wolfers Frères, Brussels, 1942 after Dauphine Neo-Empire candlesticks 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 9 8 7 Lunden, S75/39 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre Pieter van Sychem, Bruges, 1711-1712 Pair of candlesticks Lunden, S75/16 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre 1738 Master withbeehive, Antwerp, 1737- Pair of candlesticks Lunden, S75/61 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre Maria Theresia Smidts, 1762 Ghent, Pair of candlesticks 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 65 Visitor’s guide DIVA Dining Room 66 6 5 4 3 2 1 Mustard pots Mustard 6 Collection DIVA,Collection S2005/27 1793 deMaré, Gijsbert Utrecht, Sebastiaan pot Mustard DIVA,Collection S2005/19 1832 Pierre-Louis Deshorgnies, Mons, 1815- pot Mustard Lunden, S75/24B DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre 1779 Antwerp, Franciscus IWillaert, Josephus pot Mustard Lunden, S75/17B DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre Spillemaeckers,Antoon Antwerp, 1774 pot Mustard Lunden, S75/60B DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre Michiel deGrave, 1754 Ghent, pot Mustard Lunden, S75/50B DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre Peeter jrAlio, Brussels, 1730-1733 pot Mustard 4 5 3 15 16 6 17 14 2 18 13 22 7 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1 19 12 Collection DIVA,Collection S2005/29A 1832-1869Belgium, pot Mustard DIVA,Collection S2005/30 Peter &AnnBateman,London,1798 pot Mustard DIVA,Collection S2005/20 1809-1814 Guillaume Pierre Marie, Joseph Liège, pot Mustard DIVA,Collection S2005/14 Bruges, DeSmit, Jacobus 1794 pot Mustard DIVA,Collection S2005/18 Philippus Mys, Bruges, 1815-1832 pot Mustard DIVA,Collection S2005/21 1798-1809Belgium, pot Mustard DIVA,Collection S94/8A 1832-1838 Jan Baptist IIVerberckt, Antwerp, pot Mustard 20 8 21 11 10 9 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 Collection DIVA,Collection S2007/94A Coosemans, Brussels, 1928-1935 pot Mustard DIVA,Collection S2005/17 1798-1809 FranciscusJoannes Genie, Leuven, pot Mustard DIVA,Collection S2005/22 Antwerp, 1798-1809 pot Mustard DIVA,Collection S2005/12A Henri Faloise, Joseph Liège, 1815-1832 pot Mustard DIVA,Collection S2005/10C Henricus Millé, Brussels, 1793 pot Mustard DIVA,Collection S2005/23A Ceulemans, Antwerp, 1832-1869 Rogerius Joannes Antonius pot Mustard DIVA,Collection S2005/15 André Antwerp, Petit, Joseph 1795 pot Mustard Lunden, S75/30A DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre 1795 Vleeshouwer,Nicolaas Antwerp, 1794- pot Mustard DIVA,Collection S2005/16 Master withfirepot, Brussels,1791 pot Mustard Tureens dishes andvegetable 5 4 3 2 1 7 Collection DIVA,Collection S2005/62 Karol Friedlein, Kraków, 1847 Vegetable dish DIVA,Collection S2005/64 1815-1832 Brussels,Germain Dutalis, Joseph Vegetable dish DIVA,Collection S2005/63 Creswick &C°,Sheffield, 1855-1877 Vegetable dish withbain-marie Lunden, S75/77 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre 1766 Mechelen, deRaedt, 1765- Antoon Tureen withunder-plate DIVA,Collection S2008/16A Wiskemann PLC, Brussels, 1958 Vegetable dish Manhattan 1 5 2 4 3

67 Visitor’s guide DIVA Dining Room 68 4 3 2 1 Oil andvinegar stands 8 Collection DIVA,Collection S94/24 Antwerp, 1760 FranciscusJosephus van der Borcht, stand Oil andvinegar DIVA,Collection S92/14 1809 Master Aabove dot,Antwerp, 1798- stand Oil andvinegar DIVA,Collection S94/26 1832-1869 Felix-Philippe Offermans, Antwerp, stand Oil andvinegar DIVA,Collection S71/1 1737-1738Antwerp, Hannocet, Joannes Lambertus stand Oil andvinegar 1 6 5 2 7 7 6 5 Collection DIVA,Collection S95/28 1939 Delheid Frères, Brussels, 1930- stand Oil andvinegar Lunden, S75/15 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre Anna M.Schoof, Antwerp, 1741-1742 stand Oil andvinegar Lunden, S75/75 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre Master JWC, Liège,1760-1761 stand Oil andvinegar 4 3 6 5 4 3 2 1 Salt cellars 9 Lunden, S75/30 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre 1794-1795 Vleeshouwer,Nicolaas Antwerp, Pair of salt cellars DIVA,Collection S2005/10A-B Henricus Millé, Brussels, 1793 Pair of salt cellars DIVA,Collection S2005/12B Henri Faloise, Joseph Liège, 1815-1832 Salt cellar DIVA,Collection S2005/29B 1815-1832Belgium, Salt cellar DIVA,Collection S94/8B 1832-1838 Jan Baptist IIVerberckt, Antwerp, Salt cellar DIVA,Collection S2007/24 1832-1838 Jan Baptist IIVerberckt, Antwerp, Four salt cellars 9 12 9 10 1 10 11 3 2 1 2 1 13 4 13 1 12 11 10 9 8 7 14 Collection DIVA,Collection S2001/2 Edouard Bourdon,1854-1888 Ghent, Double salt cellar DIVA,Collection S2002/33 Stefan Epp, Reichenau Island, 1998 withsaltSalt cellar spoon DIVA,Collection S95/5 Delheid Frères, Brussels, 1930-1942 Pair of salt cellars withsalt spoons DIVA,Collection S93/13 Suzanne Hammer, Vienna, 1992 Pair of salt andpepper cellars Lunden, S75/26 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre André Antwerp, Petit, Joseph 1786 Pair of salt cellars DIVA,Collection S2005/11 1798-1809 VanNicolas den Acker, Brussels, Pair of salt cellars 15 14 7 15 6 7 5 5 8 6 8 Under table! the 69 Visitor’s guide DIVA Dining Room 70 15 14 13 Collection DIVA,Collection S94/22 Antwerp, 1778 Master withbird onacandlestick, Pair of salt cellars Lunden, S75/63 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre 1761 Hermanus Smidts, Joannes Ghent, Pair of salt cellars Lunden, S75/71 DIVA,Collection Bequest Pierre Master D, Liège,1712-1713 Pair of salt cellars 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Servers accessories andtable 10 Collection DIVA,Collection S2003/10A 1934 Wolfers Frères, 1890- Brussels, ca. Knife rest DIVA,Collection S2003/16A Bourdon, 1869-1942 Ghent, Knife rest DIVA,Collection S2003/25J Delheid Frères, Brussels, 1869-1942 Knife rest DIVA,Collection S2003/21 Wolfers Frères, Brussels, 1896-1934 Knife rest 207 Moderne DIVA,Collection S90/44 Michiel Verberckt, Antwerp, 1767 Ragout spoon DIVA,Collection S2006/4 Antwerp, 1798-1809 Ladle DIVA,Collection S94/16 Jan Baptist IVerberckt, Antwerp, 1790 Ragout spoon 18 1 19 2 20 3 21 6 5 4 7 8 22 23 9 24 10 25 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 26 Collection DIVA,Collection S2003/26A 1979 Orfèvrerie Wiskemann, Vorst, 1900- Knife rest DIVA,Collection S96/26 Wolfers Frères, Brussels, 1875-1900 Ice serving cutlery DIVA,Collection S2007/5B 1942 Lemaire &deVernisy, Brussels, 1923- Ice scoop DIVA,Collection S2007/5A 1942 Lemaire &deVernisy, Brussels, 1923- Ice scoop DIVA,Collection S2007/5C-D 1942 Lemaire &deVernisy, Brussels, 1923- andfork spoon Salad DIVA,Collection S95/6 Delheid Frères, Brussels, 1930-1942 andfork spoon Salad DIVA,Collection S2007/22 1872 KarlJoseph Klinkosch, Vienna, 1867- Serving cutlery 27 11 28 30 29 12 31

32 13 33 34 36 35 16 15 14 17 37 39 38 71 Visitor’s guide DIVA Dining Room 72 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 Collection DIVA,Collection S93/3 1880 Presumably Edouard Ernie, Paris, ca. Strawberry scoop DIVA,Collection S93/5a 1880 Presumably Edouard Ernie, Paris, ca. Compote spoon DIVA,Collection S93/4b Edouard Ernie, Paris, 1880 ca. Fish spatula DIVA,Collection S93/6b 1880 Presumably Edouard Ernie, Paris, ca. forkSalad DIVA,Collection S2005/70 1864-1878 Emile Adolphe Bonnevie, Brussels, Fish serving fork andspatula DIVA,Collection S2007/3 Amsterdam, 1812-1813 HendrikJacob Stellingwerff, Fish spatula DIVA,Collection S2009/22 Delheid Frères, Brussels, 1930-1942 Baby food pusher 40 DIVA,Collection S2005/69 Brussels, 1798-1809 Asparagus tongs DIVA,Collection S2003/22A 1925-1942 ca. Delheid Frères, Brussels, Knife rest 39 DIVA,Collection S2003/19A Bruno Wiskemann, Vorst, 1945-1969 Knife rest DIVA,Collection S2001/20A Delheid Frères, Brussels, 1869-1942 Knife rest 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 Collection DIVA,Collection S2003/2A Franz 1896-1921 Berlijn, Mosgau, Nut pick DIVA,Collection S2006/44 1815-1832 Brussels, GermainJoseph Dutalis, Cream spoon DIVA,Collection S2005/75 1832 Pierre-Louis Deshorgnies, Mons, 1815- Butter scoop DIVA,Collection S2005/77 1815-1832 Brussels,Jean-Baptiste Lombaerts, Butter fork DIVA,Collection S2005/76 1817 Edward ca. Great Britain, Middlecott, ladle Sauce DIVA,Collection S2003/13A Delheid Frères, Brussels, 1869-1942 Knife rest DIVA,Collection S2003/11E 1920-1942 Lemaire &deVernisy, Brussels, ca. Knife rest DIVA,Collection S93/6a 1880 Presumably Edouard Ernie, Paris, ca. spoon Salad DIVA,Collection S93/4a 1880 Presumably Edouard Ernie, Paris, ca. Fish servingfork DIVA,Collection S93/5b 1880 Presumably Edouard Ernie, Paris, ca. Compote spoon 39 38 37 36 The last two rooms are located onthefirst rooms floor. areThe lasttwo located whichyou’ll of take thelift findinthe Room Wonder. to thefirstfloor.taking thestairs and floor Ifyou prefer, can you theexhibition byfollowingContinue yourvisitto thearrows onthe Collection DIVA,Collection S89/10 1815-1832 Jean Jacques Coetermans, Antwerp, spoon Sugar sifting DIVA,Collection S96/2k Tapio 1992 Wirkkala,Hämeenlinna, Cheese slicer Tapio DIVA,Collection S96/2l Tapio 1992 Wirkkala,Hämeenlinna, Cheese slicer Tapio DIVA,Collection S2007/4 1832 Pierre-Louis Deshorgnies, Mons, 1815- sliceGateau 73 Visitor’s guide DIVA Dining Room 74 ≥ ≥ us?tell And what dothemarks onsilverobjects How doyourecognizeanatural diamond? thestrongroom Experience TRANSPARENCY AUTHENTICITY AND SAFE: ≥ ≥ grey drawers open. youcan which andsee Or havebelow alook drawers inthesafe. andboxes relates theinformation to hiddeninthe in themiddleofroom. 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Because 1 2 3 75 Visitor’s guide DIVA Safe 76 Collection DIVA,Collection S2017/10 Antwerp, 2017 Luc Ceulemans Setter: Production: Tesouro Rayjo 3D print: Pieter Bombeke Diamond cut: Design: NeddaEl-Asmar jewellery brand MyFairDiamond Couronne ringby thesustainable Safe drawer 1079 1 1079 77 Visitor’s guide DIVA Safe 78 Collection Boelens-Hellemans Collection 1800 Ca. Pendant insilver andstrass withpinkfoil Boelens-Hellemans Collection 1790,Ca. Portugal Pair of drop earrings insilver andstrass Safe drawer 2140 2 Presumably Reinhold Vasters, 1870-1880, ca. DIVA, Collection DMK10/1 deceiveable to even dealers antique andcollectors. seasoned jewelleryof sixteenth-century thatwere quickly forgeries to led and imitations half of thenineteenth century.second Thestrong interest supply in andlimited jewellery andat fancy duringtheRomanticperiod waspopular dress inthe balls is not from butfrom thesixteenth, nineteenth century. thelate Renaissance detect from thegoldsmithing, finishing and shape of thefigures thatthispiece gemstones andenamel wasverytablecut popular. Thewelltrained eye can century,sixteenth when aperiod colourful, sculptural jewellery withlarge, At first glance,be a this to seem Renaissance jewellerywould item from the Mermaid (safe pendant 3081) Highlight 10: 2140 79 Visitor’s guide DIVA Safe 80 Metal mark: Sivar mark: inrectangle Metal Silver plating: 100 inrectangle barrel (Brussels, 1942-1990) Maker’s Swithtridentinhorizontal mark: DIVA,Collection S95/22A Delheid, Brussels, 1942-1970 LouisSpoon XV 47 S Minerva’s mark: Assay Office head Alloy Janus’head withfigure mark: 2 Maker’s Dundersnake mark: insquare DIVA,Collection S2005/78a Delheid Frères, Brussels, 1832-1869 Spoon Safe drawer 3051 3 3051 Monogram: M.D.L. /87.Monogram: M.D.L. Silver plating: 100 incontour Maker’s Cross mark: inshield Maker’s WISKEMANN mark: DIVA,Collection S98/5a 1930 Orfèvrerie Wiskemann, Brussels, 1872- BelgeNo.5 Spoon Imitation mark: Jug inshield mark: Imitation Crowned mark: R Imitation B500/1 Private instorage atDIVA, collection, 19th century Silver insignia 3073Safe 3073 3081 3086 3089 Assay mark: 900withoutframeAssay mark: Crowned mark: 69 Imitation Crowned mark: A Imitation GlasseswithanAin mark: Imitation Eagle mark: Imitation DIVA,Collection S95/11 1990-1994 Silver bowl sauce 3086 Safe DIVA,Collection DMK10/1 1870-1880 ca. Presumably Reinhold Vasters, Mermaid pendant 3081 Safe 3102 3101 3130 3129 3128 Owner’s I.I.P initials: (French departments) horizontal octagonv Alloy Cockerel mark: withfigure 2in inalozengeabove onepoint (Mons) Maker’s and Eunderthree mark: points (Mons, 1798-1809) Man’s mark: Assay office with34 head DIVA,Collection S2006/25 Maurice-Joseph Evrard, Mons, 1798-1809 Coffee spoon 3101 drawer Safe Re-inspection from Holland Re-inspection 13 inoval (Germany) N incircleLetter Sm.1468.A-B Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Neurenberg, 19th century Decorative goblet 3089 Safe 81 Visitor’s guide DIVA Safe 82 Owner’s B.W initials: Town Crowned mark: hand (Antwerp) 1737-1738) Crowned mark: Date L(Antwerp, Maker’s IIincontour star six-pointed mark: DIVA,Collection S93/20A 1737-1738 Maker II,Antwerp, withsix-pointed star Spoon 3128 drawer Safe (Belgium, 1832-1869) Sword mark: Guarantee incontour (Antwerp,hexagon 1821-1860) in Maker’s points two Abetween mark: DIVA,Collection S1748a 1869 Jean Michel Anthony, Antwerp, 1832- clasp Book Initials: MF. (Belgium, 1832-1869) Sword mark: Guarantee incontour rectangle Maker’s Hundercrossed mark: cutlery in DIVA,Collection S81/7a1 J.F Hendrickx, Antwerp, 1832-1869 Coffee spoon 3102 drawer Safe (Belgium, 1942-present) Alloy A925 mark: inhorizontaloval Maker’s Monogram DW mark: inbarrel DIVA,Collection S60/62 Mies deWilde, 1959 Dilbeek, Brooch square Maker’s Wincircle mark: orsnake in (Belgium, 1832-1869) Sword mark: Guarantee incontour DIVA,Collection S2005/86 Paul Wouters, Brussels, 1832-1869 spoon Mustard Maker’s JRinanoval mark: (Sheffield) (Sheffield, 1898-1899)Crown inoctagon (Sheffield, 1898-1899)Lion inoctagon 1899) (Sheffield, 1898- Finoctagon letter: Date DIVA,Collection S2005/100 1898-1899 John Round Ltd, &Son Sheffield, spoon Mustard (Belgium, 1815-1832) Laurel mark: Guarantee branch incontour Maker’s insquare Dundercompass mark: DIVA,Collection S1340b H. Dratz, Brussels, 1815-1832 hook Coat Crowned 51 letter: Date (Antwerp, 1751) Crowned mark: hand(Antwerp,City 1751) Maker’s Monogram MGinrectangle mark: Antwerp, instorage atDIVA, B503/1 Willibrord Saint Collection Church Maker MG,Antwerp, 1751 Necklace 3130 drawer Safe (Belgium,1869-1942)octagon rightAlloy Gothicin Awith2top mark: Maker’s Dundersnake mark: inrectangle DIVA,Collection S94/12A Delheid Frères, Brussels, 1875-1900 Baguette uniNo.12Spoon 3129 drawer Safe 83 Visitor’s guide DIVA Safe 84 ≥ ≥ ≥ theboudoir Experience DIAMOND DIVA’S BOUDOIR: ≥ ≥ ≥ on thescreens. Or read more aboutjewelleryfashions audio thefictitious recordings to Listen are! ofDIVAtype andfindoutwhat test you Sit downinfront ofthemirror, dothe sparkling valuables life. to women whobrought these diamond jewellery andtheinspiring devoting to attention special nineteenth andtwentieth centuries, jewellery fashion trends from the DIVA’s boudoir. DIVA displays some them. Let yourself in dazzled be controversial divas thatparade do the as imagination, the to Diamonds appeal 3 4 1 2 85 Visitor’s guide DIVA Boudoir 86 much invogue. diamonds setinsilver(ongold) were very century, floral motifswere fashionable and Throughoutthe rules ofetiquette. the to according occasions wore onspecific sparkling diamondparures whichthey andnobleprincesses ladies.They owned fashions by were largely dictated century,In thenineteenth jewellery 1 6 1 2 7 16 10 17 11 3 8 18 12 19 13 4 14 4 3 2 1 Collection Boelens-Hellemans Collection 1850 Ca. diamonds black enamel androse-cut Demi-parure set with withpampilles Boelens-Hellemans Collection 1832-1869Belgium, diamonds set withrose-cut apendant, into and three linked brooches be thatcan Parure of atiara/bracelet consisting Boelens-Hellemans Collection France, 1860-1870 diamonds rose-cut and Demi-parure witholdmine-cut DIVA,Collection S2013/14 1815-1832 Brussels, GermainJoseph Dutalis, Golden earrings 15 9 5 8 7 6 5 Nameless, France, ca. 1860, DIVA, ca. Nameless, France, Collection DMK99/4 have, oraspiredhave, to of thewisdom asnake. thenewas queen of England in1837. By wearing thisbracelet she showed to jewellery QueenVictoria motif after wore asnake bracelet for her First Council thediscoveryto of artefacts from a Snakes as popular ancient times. became snakes withtheDevil. century, Intheeighteenth thisgradually changedthanks had notIt always thisway: been for centuries, theChristian faith associated The jewel from dates 1860, when aperiod snake jewellery wasvery popular. the snake, which isprobably aviper, worn be can around thewrist ortheneck. made from links each coneshaped into other. thathook Thanks thisflexibility, to scalelike engraved which base, creates theillusionof asnakeskin. is Thebody The jewellery with transparent itemismadefrom goldandcoated enamel ona Snake ( jewel Highlight 11: Collection DIVA,Collection DMK99/4 France, 1860 ca. diamondsandrubies rose-cut Snake jewel and witholdbrilliant-cut DIVA,Collection S88/38 Presumably 1830-1860 Great Britain, diamonds androse-cut set witholdbrilliant-cut Tiara withseven fan-shaped motifs DIVA, B512/10/1 Fund Christian Bauwens, instorage at KingBaudouinFoundation, Collection Jean Baptist Dees, Brussels, 1835, monogram withdiamonds Golden I ringwithenamel Leopold Cathérine RochtusCollection 1880 Ca. 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no . 8) . 11 10 9 Collection Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.1943 Presumably 1850 ca. Belgian, diamonds, diamond andamodern-cut androse-cut cushion-cut brilliant-cut, branches,blossom set withold Branch brooch withflowers and Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.1944 1870 Ca. diamonds shape ofsetwithrose-cut aviolet, En tremblant branch brooch inthe DIVA,Collection DMK97/1 Presumably 1865 ca. Great Britain, diamonds vine withbrilliant-cut Branch brooch intheshape of anivy 87 Visitor’s guide DIVA Boudoir 88 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 Collection Boelens-Hellemans Collection The Netherlands, 1850 ca. diamonds androse-cut old mine-cut En tremblant flower broochset with Boelens-Hellemans Collection 2nd half 19th century diamonds Flower brooch withrose-cut Boelens-Hellemans Collection 1850 Ca. diamond cornflowerset and with rose-cut En tremblant flower brooch with Boelens-Hellemans Collection 1850 ca. Belgium, diamonds rose-cut and brooch, set witholdmine-cut andtremblantDisassembled flower Boelens-Hellemans Collection 1870 Ca. cut diamonds with black enamel, androse- pearls Golden brooch withpampilles, set DIVA,Collection DMK02/21a The Netherlands, 1853-1906 diamonds brooch withrose-cut Star Lier, instorage atDIVA, B521/1 Pancratius Saint Collection Church Edouard 1880-1890 Bourdon, Ghent, diamonds androse-cut brilliant-cut brooch withold Sickle-shaped Smidt vanCollection Gelder, Sm.1946 1850 Ca. diamonds flower centre, inthe set with rose-cut En tremblant branch brooch with Anthony and Ruys-Ramboux. from reliable jewelleryhousessuchas wereAntwerp able acquiretheirgems to relatively affordable. Fashionable womenin Africa inthe1860s,South theywere ofdiamonds in and withthediscovery Diamonds were ofchoice, thegemstones ofthefemme the image fatale. embodied for areputation impropriety,who had jewellery fashion.influenced These women, also significantly and courtesans actresses Stage aristocrats. impoverished within European bymarrying nobility and theirdaughters gainedpositions of theParisian high houses jewellery clients important became States, United industrialists orinvestors from the noblewomen. Therich, often newly privilege ofqueens,empresses and jewellery was nolongertheexclusive diamond Époque, During theBelle 2 9 4 10 5 12 6 11 11 1 2 7 4 3 2 1 Collection DIVA,Collection DMK93/2 1910 Austria, ca. cut diamonds androse- andoldbrilliant-cut pearls Tiara motifsetwith withgeometrical DIVA,Collection S87/120 Western Europe, 2ndhalf 19th century emeralds diamond andcabochon-cut Hanger withbow motifs, set with Boelens-Hellemans Collection Presumably 1850 ca. Belgium, diamonds Rivière withrose-cut B517/1 Church Antwerp, instorage atDIVA, AnneSelbdritt Saint Collection Antwerp, 1880-1890 Emile Anthony &Wolfers Frères, diamonds Necklace withfringing androse-cut 3 8 89 Visitor’s guide DIVA Boudoir 90 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 storage atDIVA, B501/1 theFlemishCollection Community, in Jean Lemmens, Antwerp, 1971 Silver andivory handmirror DIVA,Collection DMK05/2 1900-1910 Presumably Frères, theLacloche Paris, diamonds andoctagonal-cut cut, oldbrilliant- rose-cut, European-cut, Neck jewel with ingarlandstyle Boelens-Hellemans Collection 19th century Late diamonds rose-cut Bracelet withflower motif,set with DIVA,Collection DMK01/3 Western 1901-1910 Europe, (closure from the1960s) necklace diamonds andapearl androse-cut with oldbrilliant-cut Round pendant/brooch platinum DIVA,Collection DMK08/1 1910 Brussels, ca. Simonet-Deanscutter,Maison diamonds rose-cut and Pendant/brooch withbrilliant-cut DIVA,Collection DMK09/2 Ruys-Ramboux, Antwerp, 1895-1910 diamonds Necklace/brooch withrose-cut Antwerp, instorage atDIVA, B516/1 Andrew’s Saint- Collection Church Presumably 1880 ca. Belgium, diamond brilliant-cut Bracelet/collier dechien withold DIVA,Collection DMK00/11 1880 ca. Great Britain, cut diamonds Rivière rose- withmarquise-shaped DMK05/2 1900-1910,Paris, DIVA, Collection Frères, Lacloche Presumably the swinging like. Style Garland that wonderfully illustrates that conserved adiamondnecklace has for producing lacy jewellery. DIVA gold andtherefore wasvery suitable stronger andlighterthansilver and was Thisprecious metal platinum. veryproduced finely by using Garlands, flowers andbows were jewellery hadnot before. seen been structure ofÉpoque theBelle The re perfectly for suited lacy necklaces. low-plunging necklines thatwere collars wereand lace replaced by In theevenings, high-necked tulles attention. and theneck attracted corset anditensured thatthebust of was thenewsilhouette type the fashion. TheS-shaped determined and elaborate details fabrics, excessive of lace quantities Époque. Sensual andluxurious prosperity, known theBelle as experienced of aperiod States century, Europe andtheUnited Around theturn of thenineteenth ( Garland necklace Highlight 12: finement anddelicate

no . 11) . international jewelleryhouses. and effortlessly metthedemandsof centre ofthetime the diamond-cutting invisible platinumwas settings.Antwerp alternated with various other inalmost cuts wide range ofjewellery. Brilliantdiamonds a to was well-suited silhouette rectilinear The inblack andwhite. style Deco of Art actresses displaying lines thegeometrical pictures show fashion andfilm models sharp,unprecedented crispfocus.Their captured diamondjewellerywith During the1920s, fashion photographers 3 11 1 2 5-8 3 14 12 9 15 10 10 4 3 2 1 Collection DIVA,Collection DMK95/1 Cartier, Paris, 1920 diamonds brilliant-cut pendantwith platinum Bean-shaped DIVA,Collection S89/1 1940-1950Ca. diamonds synthetic rubies androse-cut Golden brooch inknot motif with DIVA,Collection S89/2 1940-1950Ca. diamonds synthetic rubies andbrilliant-cut Golden brooch inknot motif with Boelens-Hellemans Collection France, 1850 ca. diamonds androse-cut pearls Golden bracelet/brooch, set with 13 4 91 Visitor’s guide DIVA Boudoir 92 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 Collection DIVA,Collection DMK98/1 Wolfers Frères, 1960 Brussels, ca. emeraldsand brilliant-cut fringing threads, of twisted diamonds golden appliques, yellow-golden and armband andbrooch withwhite- Demi-parure of abracelet consisting DIVA,Collection S92/10 1942-1950Ca. diamonds andoctagonal-cut and brilliant-cut clips withrubies Double platinum DIVA,Collection DMK03/1 1925 Attributed Boucheron, to Paris, ca. diamonds motifs, set witholdbrilliant-cut malachite andlapislazuliflower brooch withcoral, Multi-coloured DIVA,Collection B531/1 Delvaux, Brussels, 1998 diamond LeHandbag Brilliant withbrilliant-cut DIVA,Collection S2017/5 Brussels, 1899 After designby Henry van deVelde, Silver sapphire pinwithcabochon tie DIVA,Collection S2017/8 Master P, 1832-1869 Belgium, and diamond Tie pinwithsnake, setwithsapphire DIVA,Collection S2017/9 1832-1869 Belgium, Master R, diamonds lapis lazuli,translucid enamel and Tie pinwithfly onadrum, with DIVA,Collection S2017/7 Master P, 1832-1869 Belgium, jasper andruby Tie pinwithjockey cap, withgreen 15 14 13 ca. 1925, DIVA,ca. Collection DMK03/1 Attributed Boucheron,Paris, to coloured precious stones. birds were commonlycutfrom also baskets andflowers withexotic polychrome of style the1920s. Fruit motifs wonderfully illustrates the and rubies.Thisbrooch withflower diamonds, emeralds, sapphires outagainst and lapislazulistood Coral, stones. with matte jade transparent faceted precious stones looked for contrastby combining turquoise. Furthermore, they aquamarine, tourmaline and precious stones, such topaz, as jewellerycolourful by using and Futurism. They created Fauvism, Cubism, Suprematism shapes movements, of art such as ofandgeometric use colour intense designers were by influenced the During the1920s, jewellery ( Brooch Highlight 13: DIVA,Collection S96/4 Delheid Frères, Brussels, 1930-1942 Silver handmirror andbrushes DIVA,Collection S2018/1 Robert Debaus, Brussels, 1930-1939 Pendant Boelens-Hellemans Collection 1830 Ca. cut diamondrosettes androse- Earrings witholdmine-cut no . 10) .

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no . 2) 95 Visitor’s guide DIVA Boudoir 96 Vertalen Translations: Alison Mouthaan&Verhalen Graphic StudioLouiseMertens design: Prengels &musicaudioplays: Steven Soundscapes Centre Screen, Create, MariodeMunck andmultimedia: Audio-visual components VersionJewellery mounting: Bronze Chris Pype lighting boudoir: Showcase BRUNS B.V installer: Exhibition of Wonder) &Carla Janssen-Höfelt Voorjans StudioGert design: Stage (Room Laecke Frank VanAudioplays &butlerconcept: Curator: Romy Cockx Antwerp, andToerisme Vlaanderen. ofAntwerp, theprovincethe city of of: With thesupport General Walter Director: Rycquart Ingrid ManuelaVan Stevens, Werde Manfred Sellink, Sedaghatnia, Sepideh Mieke Renders, ChristianSalez, Hulstaert, D’Haese, Erik Dralans, Bob JorisGiebens, Corluy,Bert DeConinck,Lebuïn Monica Board Yolande ofDirectors: Avontroodt, De Graeve Vice Caroline chairwomen: &Bie Bastiaens Chairman: Luk Lemmens SON. Museumstichting byDe produced Exhibition 04.05.2023 - 04.05.2018 DIVA, aBrilliantStory Presentation oftheDIVA collection COLOPHON Museumshop: DennisenStefanLeemans Ilse Van DeWeyer, Sven Wendrickx RonnyLippens, Mewis, MarianneScholten, MayGovaerts, Hillen, MariaJanssens, Raf Claes, Patrick Walter Dhondt, Geldolf, Gert Team:Security Marc Brosens, Kaatje Van Genderen Keersmaekers Stéphane &HenkLogistiek: Michelle Suykerbuyk &LieveVan Looveren Raphaël Lauwers,Delsaerdt, Liekens Soun Front Decraene,Maaike Katelijne desk: Verhulst Waterschoot &Koen Administration: DaniëlleSerré, Wim VisiniLibrary: AnLabis &Giacomo Thielemans Roskam &Leen Podkolzina, Rebecca Tom Iriks, Lieselot Jonckheere, Veronica Crollet, Dejager, Zoë Suzanne DeLange, andpublicCommunication relations: Els Verbecque Wim Nys,ValiulisMartens, Kristina &Ann Arendine Carl DeSmit, team: Collection Maerevoet Romy&Leonie Cockx team: Exhibitions presentation DIVA involved team inthenew collection Phoebus Foundation, Flemish Community The collection, -Maagdenhuismuseum Lewy-Friedrich, Antwerp OCMW nv, Intralcor nv, Baudouin King Foundation, Antwerp, H.Schamisso, Kuwayama Europe Cultural oftheProvince Heritage of ANDiamond -AFPGroup, of Service Permanent lenders: Willibrord Church Antwerp Saint Peter’sRanst, Church Bazel, Saint Church Lier, Saint Pancratius Church Guibert’s Church Saint Schilde, Gummarus Saint Andrew’s Church Antwerp, Saint ChurchSaint AnneSelbdritt Antwerp, Church administrations: Anne Zellien WoutersBrussel collection, &Hendrix, Thakker, Peter Vermandere, d’Arschot IGC Group, Taeymans, Nico Salima incollaboration Jewels with Handmade Meeussen, Cathérine Rochtus,Rudiam represented byWMGallery,Landuyt Wim Gerhild Kirchner -Sieraden, Octave Diamondland, Diarough, David Huycke, Carolien Cuyvers, deBreyne family, family,Boelens-Hellemans Cominco, Adelin, Adinnv -FineJewellery, Antique Private lenders: MAS collections collection, Stadhuis Smidtvan Geldercollection, collection, Mayer Van ofAntwerp: City denBerg Lenders: With thanks special : to 2000 Antwerp Gildekamersstraat 9, Walter DIVA, Rycquart, Publisher: All rightsreserved © 2018 for thispublication RoseAxelle Zwartjes Wijnants, HansWins, Donald Woodrow, Daisy Verheyden, Verkens, Kim Noud Verbruggen-Orogem, Verhalen Vertalen, Vanneste, UMICOREPrecious Metals, Robby Timmermans, Gabi Tolkowsky, Tijl AWDC, Team HRDAntwerp, TG Services, Schepers, SimonShrimpton-Smith, Team Perquin, MarliseRijks, Willy Rotti, Ingrid Monique Nagielkopf,(Exelco), Cornelia Alison Mouthaan, Jenny Muddyman Lombaerde, DanielMeylemans (MSD), Philip Hoymans (BONAS), Piet Kattyphil, Johan Erikson (FirstFluentes, Element), Dox,SvenAxelle Dupré, Marc Ennekens, Timothy dePaepe, ChristinaDiResta, (DIAMCAD), deHantsetters Bisscop, Bart Crombeen, Georges Cuyvers, de Nicole Tatiana Bycroft, Michael Bombeke, Pieter Anthony), Bruno Blondé, (Juwelenhuis Baelus, Inneke Baatsen,Herman Bauer Evgeny Agureev (ALROSA), Anja 97 Visitor’s guide DIVA Colophon

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