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Gold bracelet, circa 1880
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- gold
Composed of six Roman Aurei, each inset to a circular frame, connected by foxtail linking, length approximately 190mm.
Roman Aurei (from left to right): Marcus Aurelius 162 AD, Faustina Sr (wife of Antonius Pius), Antonuis Pius 138 - 161 AD, Hadrian 117 - 138 AD, Trajan 98 - 117 AD and Nero 54 - 68 AD.
Roman Aurei (from left to right): Marcus Aurelius 162 AD, Faustina Sr (wife of Antonius Pius), Antonuis Pius 138 - 161 AD, Hadrian 117 - 138 AD, Trajan 98 - 117 AD and Nero 54 - 68 AD.
Literature
Cf: Sotheby's, 'Magnificent Jewels', 20th October 1999, New York, lot 155 for an illustration of a very similar bracelet by Castellani.
Cf: Geoffrey C. Munn, 'Castellani and Giuliano, Revivalist Jewellers of the Nineteenth century', London1984, page 132, for an illustration of a similar bracelet by Castellani composed of carved cameos.
Cf: Geoffrey C. Munn, 'Castellani and Giuliano, Revivalist Jewellers of the Nineteenth century', London1984, page 132, for an illustration of a similar bracelet by Castellani composed of carved cameos.
Condition
Gross weight approximately 164.4 grams. Coins in good condition, un-soldered and suspended in their mounts. Some mounts pinned to foxtail link chain, others moving freely. One mount very slightly dented in places. Slight scratches to metal consistent with age and wear. In good condition.
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"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."