Victorian Seed Pearl, Enamel, Gold, Gold-Filled

Victorian Seed Pearl, Enamel, Gold, Gold-Filled Mourning Bracelets Pearl: Seed pearls measuring 1.50 mm - 2.50 mm Metal: 18k gold; 10k gold; gold-filled Theme: Buckle, flower, lily of the valley Gross Weight: 153.00 grams Buckle Bracelet Dimensions: 6-1/4 inches x 1-1/16 inches Thin Bracelet Dimensions: 6 inches x 1/4 inch Medium-Sized Bracelet Dimensions: 6 inches x 1/2 inch Lily of the Valley Bracelet Dimensions: 6-1/2 inches x 3/4 inch HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Pearls:

Pearl: 1
Type: Seed
Shape: Half Pearl
Color: White
Overtone: Rose
Luster: Good
Surface: Slightly Blemished
Count: 34
Size: 1.50 - 2.50 mm

Metals:
Gold
Yellow Metal

Overall Condition: Good
Condition Notes: The lot is comprised of five hinged bangles, four featuring taille d'epargné enamel. The matching pair of buckle motif bracelets would have been a wedding gift. Too bad the original fitted box is no longer present; each is hand engraved, "M Andre." Metal tests as gold-filled. Minor chips to the enamel, but overall in good condition considering the age of the pieces. The thinnest bracelet tests 18k, having a gorgeous interweaving tracery motif that centers a flower. The medium-sized bracelet tests 10k and displays scrolling motifs against a textured background. The black enamel bracelet displays lilies of the valley set with seed pearls, minor chips to the enamel, metal tests gold-filled; personalized engraving reads, Rowena Lee.
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