Royal & Noble Jewels

Royal & Noble Jewels

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Property of the Ducal House of Bavaria

Gold and lapis lazuli watchchain, mid-19th century and a collection of jewels

Auction Closed

November 13, 06:32 PM GMT

Estimate

2,600 - 4,200 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Comprising: a fancy-link watchchain suspending an unincised lapis lazuli seal from a surmount of scroll design decorated with putti, length approximately 370mm; and a collection of jewels including a set of six carnelian buttons; a black enamelled locket set with cushion-shaped emeralds and half seed-pearls opening to reveal portrait photographs of King Otto and Prince Arnulf of Bavaria as children; a black enamelled locket featuring the inscription ‘Behüt dich Gott Mar!’, opening to reveal a lock of braided hair; a demantoid garnet presentation pendant; a brooch set with circular-cut sapphires; a presentation brooch designed as the crowned monogram HW set throughout with rose diamonds; and a bracelet of curb-link design, length approximately 180mm; partially illustrated.