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ROSE GOLD BRACELET, PROBABLY MELLERIO DITS MELLER, MID 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
1,300 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- GOLD
Designed as a series of Gothic style open work plaques, each accented with fir cone details, length approximately 180mm, French assay and maker's marks, accompanied by tooled leather case Mellerio dits Meller, 9 Rue de la Paix, Paris.
Literature
Cf: Henri Vever, ed. Katherine Purcell, French Jewelery of the Nineteenth Century, London, 2001, page 331 for a page of illustrations by Jean-François Mellerio of similar inspiration.
Condition
Weighing approximately 57 grams. Flexible and well articulated. Very stiff clasp. Light scratches to mount consistent with wear. Accompanied by leather case signed Mellerio dits Meller. In very good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Mellerio dits Meller is a firm of jewellers that have been known in Paris for at least three generations. The Mellerios were originally from Caraveggia in the region of Lombardy, Italy; their family can be traced back as far as the eleventh century. They were originally traders, selling an assortment of wares including an inexpensive range of jewels and are one of the oldest family company in Europe. François Mellerio (1772-1843) founded the firm situated on Rue de la Paix, the business was expanded later to Spain by his son Jean-François (1815-1896).