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Jewels From An Important Noble Collection

Mellerio Borgnis

A bloodstone chatelaine, 19th century

No reserve

Lot Closed

January 17, 04:47 PM GMT

Estimate

2,000 - 3,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Decorated with a four-colour gold cipher applied on bloodstone within a border of ribbon and foliate design, supporting a pocket watch, a breloque and a locket opening to reveal two portrait photographs, dial signed Mellerio Borgnis, partial French maker's marks, French import marks for gold and silver.


Movement: gilded, keyless winding

Dial: white enamel with Roman and Arabic numerals

Case: gold, enamel and stone set, case number 17625, chimera hallmark