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Gold and enamel memorial bracelet, mid 19th century
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 CHF
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Description
- inner circumference 160mm.
Designed as a hinged bracelet, the gold engraved with foliate scroll motifs highlighted by black enamel, to a central oval hinged locket opening to reveal a glazed compartment set with a lock of hair, the inside of the lid engraved;
'In memory of Thomas Richard Hesketh, BORN MARCH I .MDCCCXLVIII, DIED MAY XXII.MDCCCXLIX. Take heed that ye desire not one of these little ones for I say unto you that in Heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in Heaven. Matthew 18th 10th verse.'
'In memory of Thomas Richard Hesketh, BORN MARCH I .MDCCCXLVIII, DIED MAY XXII.MDCCCXLIX. Take heed that ye desire not one of these little ones for I say unto you that in Heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in Heaven. Matthew 18th 10th verse.'