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‘Gage d’affection’ bracelet – Marquise de Grimaldi

NAPOLEON III-ERA WORK
‘Gage d’affection’ bracelet – Marquise de Grimaldi

A rare and significant bracelet comprising a band of finely plaited hair, centred on a polychrome miniature depicting the portrait of an elegant lady identified as the Marquise de Grimaldi by a handwritten note on the reverse. The front of the portrait is adorned with mother-of-pearl. The outer rim, fastenings and clasp are in 18-carat rose gold (750), skilfully engraved with flowers and scrolls.
Hallmark: none
Strand detached at the clasp Depth: 18 cm Weight: 226 g

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