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Gold and Enamel Miniature Bracelet, Bost, 19th Century

$15,096.61
£11,236.36
€12,600
CA$20,678.58
A$22,999.10
CHF 12,009.41
MX$279,874.53
NOK 153,378.53
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DKK 95,919.40
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The strap of woven gold with stylized patterns arranged alternately and decorated at the ends with oval medallion surrounding with blue enameled gold and a hinged openwork cover to protect a miniature. The cover features a monogram. The miniature depicting a young man in a suit and black bow and white shirt. The miniature is signed BOST. The back of the miniature consists of a braid of hair. Melanie Bost: active between 1837 and 1852 .A pupil of Aubry, she exhibited at the salon between 1837 and 1852. She was born Lebel, she married Bost. She lived at 12 rue pot-au-fer in Saint Sulpice in 1841 and 1852 Some small wears in the enamel. L: 7in. (18cm) / W: 1.10in. (2.8cm) Miniature: L: 1.65in. (4.2cm) / W: 1.18in. (3cm) Weight: 2.04oz (58g). Owl gold hallmark. 18K.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    58 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.66 in (42 mm)Width: 7.09 in (180 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 50301stDibs: LU2058211153892

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