Diamond bracelet, late 19th century

Designed as a line of circular-cut diamonds decorated at either side with scroll and fleur-de-lys motifs, set with similarly cut and rose diamonds, length approximately 180mm, fitted case stamped Soufflot Fils & H. Robert.

Mounted in silver and gold. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 15.00 - 17.00 carats, estimated colour and clarity H-J and VS-I/included on average, as gauged and graded in mounting. Five screw holes to reverse where bracelet may have been attached to another piece of jewellery. Clasp secure. Normal signs of wear to metal, scratches and indentations consistent with age and wear. Accompanied by fitted case signed Soufflot Fils & H. Robert, Joailliers, Rue de 4 Septembre, 10, Paris, the top set with the monogram 'MC', the case with a few scuffs and discolouration due to age and wear.
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