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AN ART DECO GEM-SET AND ENAMEL CHIMERA BANGLE, BY LACLOCHE FRÈRES
Designed as twin opposing carved black pâte-de-verre chimera heads, each with a pavé-set rose-cut diamond bead and coral cabochon terminal, raised on a tapering black enamel, rose-cut diamond and red enamel bangle with scale like detailing, twist mechanism, circa 1925, 5.7cm diameter, with French assay marks for platinum
Signed Lacloche Frères, no.75109
Designed as twin opposing carved black pâte-de-verre chimera heads, each with a pavé-set rose-cut diamond bead and coral cabochon terminal, raised on a tapering black enamel, rose-cut diamond and red enamel bangle with scale like detailing, twist mechanism, circa 1925, 5.7cm diameter, with French assay marks for platinum
Signed Lacloche Frères, no.75109
Literature
Christie's Geneva, Magnificent Jewels, 14 May 1980, lot 559, plate 76 for a Lacloche Frères bangle of similar design
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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