Bracelet - 14 kt. Yellow gold Emerald - Pearl
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Estimate € 2,500 - € 3,000
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Description from the seller
Antique rigid gold bracelet with pearls and hand-painted enamel miniature on porcelain - Manifattura FROV, late 19th Century
Type: Ancient opening rigid bracelet with a lateral hinge.
Manufacturing/Origin: Italy
stamped FROV (Fabbriche Riunite Oreficerie Vicentine) on the back of the central setting.
Period: Late 19th Century / Early 20th Century (full Victorian Era / Renaissance Revival style)
Materials: Yellow/rose gold, natural pearls (scaramazze)
hand-painted polychrome enamel on porcelain plaque
small cabochon-cut emerald at the base.
Aesthetic Details: The front is characterized by a refined circular medallion depicting a noblewoman in profile with an updo and Renaissance-era attire. The mount is enriched with pierced work of geometric scrolls and phytomorphic decorations, embellished by pearls arranged in a Clover shape and along the side curls. Back structure features a double smooth band.
Excellent vintage condition consistent with the object's age. Enamel intact and free of evident crazing, pearls contemporaneous and firmly set, clasp and hinge perfectly functioning.
beautiful piece!!
one minor defect, one pearl missing (photo 1)
not certified
Antique rigid gold bracelet with pearls and hand-painted enamel miniature on porcelain - Manifattura FROV, late 19th Century
Type: Ancient opening rigid bracelet with a lateral hinge.
Manufacturing/Origin: Italy
stamped FROV (Fabbriche Riunite Oreficerie Vicentine) on the back of the central setting.
Period: Late 19th Century / Early 20th Century (full Victorian Era / Renaissance Revival style)
Materials: Yellow/rose gold, natural pearls (scaramazze)
hand-painted polychrome enamel on porcelain plaque
small cabochon-cut emerald at the base.
Aesthetic Details: The front is characterized by a refined circular medallion depicting a noblewoman in profile with an updo and Renaissance-era attire. The mount is enriched with pierced work of geometric scrolls and phytomorphic decorations, embellished by pearls arranged in a Clover shape and along the side curls. Back structure features a double smooth band.
Excellent vintage condition consistent with the object's age. Enamel intact and free of evident crazing, pearls contemporaneous and firmly set, clasp and hinge perfectly functioning.
beautiful piece!!
one minor defect, one pearl missing (photo 1)
not certified
Details
Estimated period
1850-1900
Style
Art Nouveau
No. of main gemstones
1
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Era
1400-1900
Metal
Yellow gold
Total carat weight of main stone(s)
0.06
Brand jewellery
No
Number of pearls
12
Fineness
14 kt.
Main stone
Emerald
Surrounding stones
Pearl
Total weight
15 g
Condition
Vintage - used with visible signs of wear
Country of origin
Italy
Gender
Women
Cutting style of main stone
Cabochon cut
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