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Lot 9

A gold, diamond and gem-set demi-parure,
by Mellerio Hermanos, circa 1855

Fine Jewellery

5 December 2018, 14:00 GMT

London, New Bond Street

£8,000 - £10,000

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A gold, diamond and gem-set demi-parure, by Mellerio Hermanos, circa 1855

Comprising: a jarratière bracelet, with quatrefoil clasp of polished and textured design, rendered in black enamel and vari-cut diamonds, rubies and pearls, detachable to reveal an alternative clasp beneath of textured and engraved gold and black enamel foliate and Greek key decoration, on a woven gold ribbon strap with gold and black enamel bell-shaped finials; the brooch and pair of earrings of similar design, additional brooch fitting for bracelet clasp, the swing pendant on the second brooch is detachable, pearls untested, French assay marks, lengths: brooch 8.8cm, earrings 3.7cm, bracelet adjustable, fitted case with label stating 'Exposition Universal 1855' by Mellerio Hermanos, Calle Espoz Y Mina No 1, Madrid

Footnotes

Founded in 1613, Mellerio is one of the oldest family jewellers in Europe, still run by descendants of the Mellerio family. Marie de Medici was their first patron and their clientele went on to include aristocrats, courtiers and member of Parisian high society as well as European royalty. In 1850 they opened a branch in Madrid known as Mellerio Hermanos and throughout the 19th century participated in several world fairs and international exhibitions. This suite was exhibited at the Universal Exhibition of 1855.

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