Autre Marque Napoleon iii Golden
Napoleon III period bracelet in its case: in gold 18 carat 750/1000e articulated in 4 parts, fully engraved and chiseled, black enamel applied, featuring a central rosette motif adorned with a central pearl and 8 small rose cut diamonds, on niello background. Safety chain, closes very well.
In its form setting, from the house Giquiau, Jeweler Mabon in Bayonne, in use condition.
gross weight : 25,41 Gr
Dimensions:
1,9 cm wide
3,4 cm in diameter for the central motif,
6 cm of inner diameter,
18 cm around the wrist approx.
condition: very good condition for a period jewel, a few micro gaps in black enamel around the edge of the rosette, some micro shocks to the gold of the bracelet.
Hallmarks: eagle's head + goldsmith's hallmark E.G + weevil punch for gold 18 Cts
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The Napoleon III jewel 1850-1870
The eclectic Napoleon III or Second Empire style borrows from earlier forms and decorations. The jewelry is characterized by the delicacy of fine pearls, the charm of rose-cut diamonds, the particular refinement of carving and enamels. The cameos recall the taste of this period for antiquity, the gold is finely chiseled and worked. The Napoleon III bracelet is the most popular among the jewels of this period.