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A jewelled four-colour gold and cameo bracelet, French or Italian, circa 1815
Estimate
1,000 - 1,300 GBP
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Description
- gold, enamel, jewels, lava, leather case
- Length overall 18cm, 7in, cameo 3cm, 1 1/8 in, in original tooled morocco case
the oval cameo carved with Helios in a quadriga within a coloured gold openwork cannetille frame set with garnets, opals and pink topaz between enamelled leaf clusters, the now detached mesh strap between coloured gold leaf mounts
Condition
Some links to edge of mesh bracelet damaged. Indentation to one section. Central cameo motif detached from bracelet and tongue. Could benefit from attention by a professional jeweller. The rough reverse of the cameo possibly formerly covered with gold. Loss to green enamel leaf decoration in several places. Garnets well matched in colour. PinkTopaz with foiled backs. Opals white body colour, one with good play of colour. Cameo a little loose in setting. Scratches to mounting consistent with age and wear.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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 any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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 any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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."