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Early 19th century Micromosaic Bracelet with Scenes of Rome.

$12,508.58
£9,188.17
€12,757.50VAT Included
CA$17,260.83
A$17,569.75
CHF 10,001.04
MX$212,079.91
NOK 116,617.57
SEK 118,023.66
DKK 80,063.27

About the Item

Gold bracelet, pearls, aventurine and micromosaics. The bracelet is decorated with seven rectangular medallions. Each medallion represents a view of a Roman monument such as the temples of Hercules Cori, the Vesta, the Sybille Tivoli but also the tomb of Cecilia Metella ... Each medallion is set in a gold mount adorned with a fine twisted gold net. The medallions are articulated to each other and adorned with three half-pearls. This bracelet is characteristic of items brought back during the "grand tour" 'made by wealthy Europeans in the late 18th and early 19th century. L : 6.49in. (16,5 cm)
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.99 in (25 mm)Width: 6.5 in (165 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 39031stDibs: LU2058210786542

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