Knoop van goud en lichtgroen email, met een robijn c. 1908 - 1911

This set of three small, round, gold buttons, enameled in green and set with a single ruby each, was created by Lodewijk Willem van (II) Kooten between 1908 and 1911. They are just 1.3 cm in diameter and 0.5 cm in height, which exemplifies the miniaturist quality of Kooten’s work, and showcase the intricate details possible with cloisonné enamel. The buttons are a testament to Kooten’s technical skill and mastery of the art of jewelry making, particularly the challenging process of cloisonné enamel. This technique, which involves creating compartments on the surface of the metal, enables the creation of intricate patterns and designs with colored enamel. The buttons would have been part of a larger garment or accessory.