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Property of the Ducal House of Bavaria

Gem set bracelet, circa 1860 and a collection of jewels, 19th century

Auction Closed

November 13, 06:32 PM GMT

Estimate

4,500 - 6,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Comprising: a bracelet of Egyptian revival design, set with various gemstones carved as scarabs and hieroglyphs including agate, jasper and quartz, suspending a carved amethyst and carnelian fringe, length approximately 170mm, maker’s mark for Alary Esprit, French assay marks for gold, one pendant deficient, fitted case stamped Marrel Ainé; a pair of pendent earrings each designed as a spray of textured gold leaves and carnelian berries, maker’s mark for Camille Bodin, French assay marks for gold, pendants detachable; a bar-shaped brooch of archeological revival design spelling the word Roma between micromosaic terminals decorated with the Chi Ro symbol; a pendant designed as a fan, the sticks spelling the word souvenir in black and white enamel, the rivets accented by cabochon turquoises; a jabot brooch decorated with spherical carnelian terminals; two stick pins connected by a belcher chain, each set with a jasper intaglio; a brooch designed as a scarab set with a polished citrine, amethyst and tourmaline; a locket designed as a buckle centering a foiled cabochon rock crystal, opening to reveal a lock of hair; a circular brooch decorated with a flower set with half-seed pearls and rose diamonds, one small diamond deficient; a pendant designed as a dagger inscribed corsa vendetta, the hilt composed of mother-of-pearl; a brooch set with deer teeth; a brooch designed as the guard of a fan; a demi-parure comprising an amber bead necklace, length approximately 410mm, and a pair of pendent earrings; and a pendant set with a bullet inscribed Transvaal 1900; partially illustrated.