
Jewels From An Important Noble Collection
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