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GEM SET, PEARL, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND BANGLE, FROMENT-MEURICE, 1850S
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Froment-Meurice
The hinged bangle designed in the renaissance revival style, composed of open work floral motifs set with oval sapphires, rose diamonds and pearls, between borders set with oval rubies, applied throughout with pink, black and white enamel, inner circumference approximately 173mm, French assay marks and maker's mark for Froment Meurice, fitted case stamped Froment Meurice.
Provenance
Purchased by Carl Jacobsen (1842-1914), brewer, philanthropist, and alongside his father, co-founder of Carlsberg Beer
To his daughter Theodora Jacobsen (1877-1956)
Thence by descent.
To his daughter Theodora Jacobsen (1877-1956)
Thence by descent.
Condition
Stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold and French maker's mark FM for Froment Meurice. Enamel with some areas of chipping. Pearls in good condition. Please note that pearls have not been tested for natural origin. Width approximately 18mm. Clasp in good working order, closing securely, with added safety chain. Gross weight approximately 53.5 grams. Fitted case stamped Froment Meurice.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Please note that the pearls have not been tested for natural origin.