A French sapphire and pearl bracelet, of hollow fancy-link design, spaced with alternating circular mixed-cut sapphires and pearls, with eagle's head control mark and lozenge-shaped maker's mark, (pearls untested for origin), length 18cm
Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £300 - £500
A French sapphire and pearl bracelet, of hollow fancy-link design, spaced with alternating circular mixed-cut sapphires and pearls, with eagle's head control mark and lozenge-shaped maker's mark, (pearls untested for origin), length 18cm
Sapphires are well matched, of dark blue hues, one stone containing an area of angular colour zoning, another stone containing a surface-reaching fracture inclusion. All have light surface wear and measure approximately 4mm diameter. Pearls are well matched, with shallow surface blemishes and scuffs. The bracelet has surface wear with occasional shall dings and the clasp is tight fitting. Marks to the clasp are clearly struck. Bracelet width 0.9cm. Gross weight approximately 11.7gm.
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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 15th Nov, 2023
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