Jules Wiese, Antique silver gilt, gold, garnet bracelet

Jules Wiese
Antique silver gilt, gold, and garnet bracelet

The center of sculpted cherub musicians and harp player, with foliate details and cabochon garnets, c. 1850
Silver gilt and 18k gold
With maker's mark for Jules Wiese
2 1/4 x 6 1/2 ins; Gross weight 51.6 dwts
Sold with the book From Slave to Siren by Dora Jane Janson

Exhibited: From Slave to Siren, May 1971, The Duke University Museum of Art, Durham, North Carolina

Literature: From Slave to Siren, Janson, pg. 21, and Figure 12. catalogue numbers 36-37.
Condition Report: Overall good condition commensurate with age. Repair evident to one link (two replacement rings). Joint to central panel slightly damaged and repaired. Cabochon garnets set in gold, other elements of bracelet tests silver. With French gold and maker's marks on clasp.
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