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‘BELT’ BRACELET

Estimate3 800 - 4 200
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Enamel, rose-cut diamonds and pearls (presumed to be fine, untested)
18-carat gold (750)
19th
century Length: approx. 16–17.5 cm – Weight: 37.8 g

An enamel, diamond, pearl and gold bracelet, 19th century

The reverse side of the bracelet conceals a secret compartment, a feature typical of sentimental jewellery of the period. Very much in vogue during the Second Empire, these intimate pieces of jewellery held a lock of hair or a miniature portrait in memory of a loved one.

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