Pair of Corsican Coral Bracelets with Cameo Clasps in 18ct Gold, circa 1800–1820
An outrageous, all original, pair of coral bracelets from the empire- restoration period, this exceptional duo defied the odds of time to remain side-by-side for over 200 years!
With a wonderful carved coral cameos of a Goddess, and a God, as the clasp fittings on each bracelet. Five strands of coral decorate each one, with beautiful French cannetille work on the 18 carat claps, forming beautiful frames for each of the fine cameos. This pair is a cut above; they seem to have stepped straight out of a portrait! All in beautiful, original, early 19th century Corsican Coral.
Reference Images:
1. Jean Raoux, Naïade au plateau de perles et de coraux
2. Adèle Romany, Portrait of a Lady at a Pianoforte, circa 1808, Museum of Fine-Arts, Boston
Details
- Era: Empire–Restoration period, circa 1800–1820
- Origin: French; Corsican coral
- Materials: 18ct gold
- Stones: Coral, including carved coral cameos
- Total weight: 35.14g for the pair
- Lengths: 17.5cm for the bracelet with the male cameo; 16cm for the bracelet with the goddess cameo
- Construction: Five strands of coral on each bracelet; French cannetille goldwork framing the cameos
- Clasps: Carved coral cameo clasp fittings depicting a goddess and a god
- Condition: Outstanding condition.
- Hallmarks: Ram’s head control mark, indicating 1800–1820, as supplied
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