From the collection of a European family, Part I
A gold and enamel bracelet, Geneva, early 19th century, and a small gold and enamel vinaigrette for the Ottoman market, Geneva, early 19th century
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May 15, 11:58 AM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 CHF
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Description
the bracelet centred with a hinged case with scalloped outline, painted with roses and other flowers on an opalescent translucent enamel ground over engine-turning, in a black enamel frame and opaque blue taille d'épargne scrollwork borders alternating with gold scrolls chased in high relief, formerly probably containing a watch, the band formed of similarly painted floral cartouches on an engraved scrollwork ground, serial number 15964, the clasp with French control mark, the bracelet 6.2cm. diameter when closed;
the vinaigrette of shaped rectangular form, decorated with chased raised scrollwork highlighted in colourful translucent and opaque enamel around a central oval enamel plaque painted with a flower spray, the interior fitted with a pierced grille, on matching chain and ring, later control mark
height 3.5 cm.; 1 3/8 in.