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BANGLE, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
The hinged bangle designed in the Etruscan revival style, modelled as a ram's head, to a tapering cuff applied with patterns composed of rope twist and granulated detailing, inner circumference approximately 160mm, indistinct assay mark, fitted case.
Provenance
Formerly in the collection of Lawrencina Potter (1821-1882), née Heyworth, wife of Richard Potter (1817-1892)
To their daughter Lawrencina Durning-Holt (1845-1906)
Thence by descent within the family.
To their daughter Lawrencina Durning-Holt (1845-1906)
Thence by descent within the family.
Condition
Unsigned. Indistinct assay mark to clasp tongue. Discoloured dent to inner corner of ram's right eye, slight wear around clasp. Overall in good condition. Gross weight approximately 74 grams. Fitted blue velvet case, base with partially torn labels, one reading Philippe _erziani Roma.
"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.
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.
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."