Sale 1343
St. Moritz, Palace Hotel
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21 February 2007
Price realised
CHF 3,120
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
AN ONYX AND DIAMOND 'TURTLE' BRACELET, BY MICHELE DELLA VALLE Designed as seven carved onyx turtles each with a diamond-set shell and eyes, expandable size With maker's mark for Michele della Valle, no. 10684
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