Lot 19
  • 19

PEARL AND DIAMOND BRACELET, CIRCA 1850

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

Composed of articulated links decorated with green basse-taille enamel, the ends and the centre accented by pearls and rose diamonds, inner circumference approximately 150mm, 18 carat gold (750°/00), gross weight approximately 45.97 grams. Please note that the pearls have not been tested.

Provenance

By family tradition, this bracelet was formerly in the collection of Nathalie de Ségur, Baronne de Malaret (1827-1910), daughter of Comtesse de Ségur and companion of Empress Eugénie.

Condition

Please note that this was tested by the French assay office as 18 carat gold (750°/00), but was exempted from assay marking due to fragility. Central pearl measuring approximately 9.52 - 9.34mm. Enamel partially worn off on specific points along the bracelet. Gross weight approximately 45.97 grams.
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