24th Mar, 2022 9:30
An early 18th century five strand natural pearl, mourning bracelet, with rock crystal, enamel and woven hair clasp. the gold mounted rock crystal panel, over a woven hair panel with applied theatrical and musical winged skeletons, above a banner reading 'La Triomphe de l'amour'. Scratch engraved to reverse, ' M.G - 1727.' Push button tongue clasp and later safety chain. The vari-sized and shaped pearls measuring approximately 3.63 - 2.73mm diam
This bracelet has been in the vendor's family for many generations.
Sold for £3,700
An early 18th century five strand natural pearl, mourning bracelet, with rock crystal, enamel and woven hair clasp. the gold mounted rock crystal panel, over a woven hair panel with applied theatrical and musical winged skeletons, above a banner reading 'La Triomphe de l'amour'. Scratch engraved to reverse, ' M.G - 1727.' Push button tongue clasp and later safety chain. The vari-sized and shaped pearls measuring approximately 3.63 - 2.73mm diam
Provenance
This bracelet has been in the vendor's family for many generations.
