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Lot 400 | Important Snake-Bangle
Estimate
4.000
- 6.000
€
D
Result:
(incl. premium)
14.190 €
IMPORTANT SNAKE-BANGLE.
Origin: Presumably France.
Date: Mid 19th century.
Material: 750/- white gold, tested.
Total Weight: ca. 62,0 g.
Measurement: Inside measure 5,6 x 4,8.
Diamonds: 93 diamonds in irregular cuts, various quality.
Gemstones: 2 small ruby-cabochons.
Organic Matter: 1 natural pearl, button-shaped, grey, Ø ca. 10,3 mm.
Description: Very beautiful example of the, in the mid 19th century popular, snake bangle. In Romanticism, snake bracelets and bangles were a very popular piece of jewellery, often several were worn on one arm.
The example here excels through an artfully intertwined body as well as finely
chased hinges and underside. The eyes adorned with rubies, the snake extends its tongue to take in the weather. The enamel is in exquisite condition. Verso dated to 1847.
Origin: Presumably France.
Date: Mid 19th century.
Material: 750/- white gold, tested.
Total Weight: ca. 62,0 g.
Measurement: Inside measure 5,6 x 4,8.
Diamonds: 93 diamonds in irregular cuts, various quality.
Gemstones: 2 small ruby-cabochons.
Organic Matter: 1 natural pearl, button-shaped, grey, Ø ca. 10,3 mm.
Description: Very beautiful example of the, in the mid 19th century popular, snake bangle. In Romanticism, snake bracelets and bangles were a very popular piece of jewellery, often several were worn on one arm.
The example here excels through an artfully intertwined body as well as finely
chased hinges and underside. The eyes adorned with rubies, the snake extends its tongue to take in the weather. The enamel is in exquisite condition. Verso dated to 1847.
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VAT margin scheme, VAT included, but must not be indicated, not refundable
29% buyer’s premium on the hammer price
29% buyer’s premium on the hammer price
Estimated Estimated shipping costs for this lot:
Germany: 63,03 Euro plus 11,97 Euro VAT
EU: Arrangement after the auction.VAT
Worldwide: Arrangement after the auction.VAT
additional shipping insurance
Stock Id: 68163-12